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).

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 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 5497 units
Average unit price --
French heavy transport helicopter, operational during the Cold War, prominently used by China, France, and Israel.
Aérospatiale SA321 Super Frelon Helicopter profile drawing
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.