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Mi-2 Hoplite vs SH-2 Seasprite

Mi-2 Hoplite vs SH-2 Seasprite at a glance — top speed 200 vs 256 km/h, range 440 vs 680 km, built 5,497 vs 184 units.

Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
Kaman SH-2 Seasprite military helicopters side profile drawing
Specifications
Mi-2 Hoplite SH-2 Seasprite
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Kaman
First flight 22 September 1961 2 July 1959
Year introduced 1965 1962
Number produced 5497 units 184 units
Average unit price -- $1.2 million
Wingspan 14.5 m 13.4 m
Height 3.8 m 4.6 m
Length 11.4 m 16.1 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 256 km/h
Operational range 440 km 680 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,700 kg -- kg
Empty weight 2,372 kg 4,173 kg
Total thrust 2 x 294 kW 2 x 1,342 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite is faster with a maximum speed of 256 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite has a longer range at 680 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-2 Seasprite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite is longer at 16.1 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite entered service first in 1962, 3 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-2 Seasprite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 184 units of the SH-2 Seasprite.