Mi-2 Hoplite vs EC665 Tiger

Overview

The Mi-2 Hoplite and the EC665 Tiger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Eurocopter respectively.

Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 315 km/h for the EC665 Tiger. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 800 km for the EC665 Tiger. The Mi-2 Hoplite operates at altitudes up to 4,000 m compared to 2,000 m for the EC665 Tiger.

The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 180 for the EC665 Tiger. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 30 years before the EC665 Tiger (1961 vs 1991).

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 --
German-French attack helicopter, primarily deployed in Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali for anti-armor, fire support, and reconnaissance missions.
Eurocopter EC665 Tiger Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Eurocopter
First flight 27 April 1991
Year introduced 2002
Number produced 180 units
Average unit price $36 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 4.5 m
Height 3.8 m
Length 15.8 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h
Operational range 800 km
Service ceiling 2,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg
Empty weight 4,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 479 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or EC665 Tiger?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the EC665 Tiger's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or EC665 Tiger?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 37 years before the EC665 Tiger which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or EC665 Tiger?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 180 units of the EC665 Tiger.