Mi-2 Hoplite vs SA330 Puma
The Mi-2 Hoplite and the SA330 Puma are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Aérospatiale respectively. Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 257 km/h for the SA330 Puma. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 580 km for the SA330 Puma. The SA330 Puma operates at altitudes up to 4,800 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 697 for the SA330 Puma. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 4 years before the SA330 Puma (1961 vs 1965).
| Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 22 September 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 5497 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| French medium-lift utility helicopter with extensive global service in troop transport since the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 15 April 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 697 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wingspan | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 440 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,372 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 294 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 257 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 580 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,536 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,350 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 257 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 57 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a longer range at 580 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA330 Puma?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 3 years before the SA330 Puma which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA330 Puma?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 697 units of the SA330 Puma.