Mi-2 Hoplite vs TH-55 Osage
The Mi-2 Hoplite and the TH-55 Osage are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Hughes respectively. Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 140 km/h for the TH-55 Osage. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 480 km for the TH-55 Osage. The Mi-2 Hoplite operates at altitudes up to 4,000 m compared to 4,000 m for the TH-55 Osage. At 3,700 kg MTOW, the Mi-2 Hoplite is 5.3x the TH-55 Osage's 703 kg. The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 2,800 for the TH-55 Osage. The TH-55 Osage first flew 5 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite (1956 vs 1961).
| Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 22 September 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 5497 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| American training helicopter, prominent during the Vietnam War, extensively utilized for instructional duties by the US Army. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| First flight | 2 October 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 2800 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,372 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 294 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 140 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 703 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 435 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 130 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or TH-55 Osage?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the TH-55 Osage's 140 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage has a longer range at 480 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or TH-55 Osage?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the TH-55 Osage's 703 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or TH-55 Osage?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the TH-55 Osage's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage 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 TH-55 Osage?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 2,800 units of the TH-55 Osage.