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Mi-2 Hoplite vs SH-60 Seahawk

Mi-2 Hoplite vs SH-60 Seahawk at a glance — top speed 200 vs 270 km/h, range 440 vs 830 km, max takeoff weight 3,700 vs 9,926 kg, built 5,497 vs 938 units.

Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-60 Seahawk
Specifications
Mi-2 Hoplite SH-60 Seahawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Sikorsky
First flight 22 September 1961 12 December 1979
Year introduced 1965 1984
Number produced 5497 units 938 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 210.2 m²
Wingspan 14.5 m 16.4 m
Height 3.8 m 5.2 m
Length 11.4 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 440 km 830 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 3,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,700 kg 9,926 kg
Empty weight 2,372 kg 6,895 kg
Total thrust 2 x 294 kW 2 x 1,410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a longer range at 830 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-60 Seahawk?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,926 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-60 Seahawk?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 19 years before the SH-60 Seahawk which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SH-60 Seahawk?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 938 units of the SH-60 Seahawk.