Mi-2 Hoplite vs SH-60 Seahawk
Overview
The Mi-2 Hoplite and the SH-60 Seahawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 270 km/h for the SH-60 Seahawk. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 830 km for the SH-60 Seahawk. The Mi-2 Hoplite operates at altitudes up to 4,000 m compared to 3,700 m for the SH-60 Seahawk. At 9,926 kg MTOW, the SH-60 Seahawk is 2.7x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 938 for the SH-60 Seahawk. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 18 years before the SH-60 Seahawk (1961 vs 1979).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 22 September 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 5497 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 12 December 1979 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 938 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 210.2 m² |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 830 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,926 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,895 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 705 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.