Mi-2 Hoplite vs SA321 Super Frelon
Overview
The Mi-2 Hoplite and the SA321 Super Frelon are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Aérospatiale respectively.
Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 275 km/h for the SA321 Super Frelon. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 1,020 km for the SA321 Super Frelon. The Mi-2 Hoplite operates at altitudes up to 4,000 m compared to 3,100 m for the SA321 Super Frelon. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the SA321 Super Frelon is 3.5x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 110 for the SA321 Super Frelon. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 1 years before the SA321 Super Frelon (1961 vs 1962).
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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 | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 7 December 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 110 units |
| Average unit price | $3.5 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 275 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,020 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,865 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 385 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon is faster with a maximum speed of 275 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA321 Super Frelon?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 3,100 meters (10,170 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA321 Super Frelon?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 1 years before the SA321 Super Frelon which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA321 Super Frelon?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 110 units of the SA321 Super Frelon.