Mi-2 Hoplite vs SA340 Gazelle
| Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s. | |
| 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 light utility helicopter, known for its extensive use in military and civil applications since its 1960s introduction. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 7 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 1775 units |
| Average unit price | $1.7 million |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,372 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 294 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 10.5 m |
| Height | 3.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 361 km |
| Service ceiling | 4,450 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,009 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 650 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA340 Gazelle?
The SA340 Gazelle is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA340 Gazelle?
The SA340 Gazelle has a longer range at 361 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA340 Gazelle?
The SA340 Gazelle has a higher service ceiling at 4,450 meters (14,599 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA340 Gazelle?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 2,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA340 Gazelle?
The SA340 Gazelle is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA340 Gazelle?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 6 years before the SA340 Gazelle which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA340 Gazelle?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 1,775 units of the SA340 Gazelle.