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Mi-2 Hoplite vs SH-3 Sea King

Mi-2 Hoplite vs SH-3 Sea King at a glance — top speed 200 vs 267 km/h, range 440 vs 1,005 km, max takeoff weight 3,700 vs 10,002 kg, built 5,497 vs 1,300 units.

Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-3 Sea King
Specifications
Mi-2 Hoplite SH-3 Sea King
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Sikorsky
First flight 22 September 1961 11 March 1959
Year introduced 1965 1961
Number produced 5497 units 1300 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wingspan 14.5 m 19.0 m
Height 3.8 m 5.1 m
Length 11.4 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 267 km/h
Operational range 440 km 1,005 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 4,481 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,700 kg 10,002 kg
Empty weight 2,372 kg 5,382 kg
Total thrust 2 x 294 kW 2 x 1,044 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is faster with a maximum speed of 267 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a longer range at 1,005 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a higher service ceiling at 4,481 meters (14,701 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,002 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King entered service first in 1961, 4 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-3 Sea King?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 1,300 units of the SH-3 Sea King.