Mi-2 Hoplite vs SA340 Gazelle

Overview

The Mi-2 Hoplite and the SA340 Gazelle are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Aérospatiale respectively.

Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 310 km/h for the SA340 Gazelle. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 361 km for the SA340 Gazelle. The SA340 Gazelle operates at altitudes up to 4,450 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite.

The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 1,775 for the SA340 Gazelle. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 6 years before the SA340 Gazelle (1961 vs 1967).

Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s.
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 5497 units
Average unit price --
French light utility helicopter, known for its extensive use in military and civil applications since its 1960s introduction.
Aérospatiale SA340 Gazelle Helicopter profile drawing
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 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 147 kW
Wingspan 10.5 m
Height 3.2 m
Length 11.9 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h
Operational range 361 km
Service ceiling 4,450 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,100 kg
Empty weight 1,009 kg
Total thrust 1 x 650 kW

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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 Mi-2 Hoplite has a longer range at 440 km compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 361 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.