Mi-2 Hoplite vs SH-2 Seasprite

Overview

The Mi-2 Hoplite and the SH-2 Seasprite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Kaman respectively.

Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 256 km/h for the SH-2 Seasprite. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 680 km for the SH-2 Seasprite. The SH-2 Seasprite operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite.

The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 184 for the SH-2 Seasprite. The SH-2 Seasprite first flew 2 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite (1959 vs 1961).

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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 5497 units
Average unit price --
American multi-purpose helicopter, known for major deployments during the Vietnam and Falklands Wars, particularly in anti-submarine warfare roles.
Kaman SH-2 Seasprite Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kaman
First flight 2 July 1959
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 184 units
Average unit price $1.2 million
Wingspan 14.5 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 11.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 200 km/h β—‰
Operational range 440 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,700 kg
Empty weight 2,372 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 147 kW β—‰
Wingspan 13.4 m β—‰
Height 4.6 m β—‰
Length 16.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 256 km/h β—‰
Operational range 680 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,486 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 4,173 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

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.