Mi-2 Hoplite vs UH-60 Black Hawk

The Mi-2 Hoplite and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 2.9x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg. The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 13 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1961 vs 1974).

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 $-- million
American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation.
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 5000 units
Average unit price $21 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 16.4 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 19.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 294 km/h â—‰
Operational range 590 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,791 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,659 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,819 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 94 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 14 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 5,000 units of the UH-60 Black Hawk.