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Mi-2 Hoplite vs V-12 Homer

Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
Mil V-12 Homer military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 V-12 Homer
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Specifications
Mi-2 Hoplite V-12 Homer
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Mil
First flight 22 September 1961 10 July 1968
Year introduced 1965 --
Number produced 5497 units 2 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 962.0 m²
Wingspan 14.5 m 35.0 m
Height 3.8 m 12.5 m
Length 11.4 m 37.0 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 440 km 500 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 3,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,700 kg 105,000 kg
Empty weight 2,372 kg 69,100 kg
Total thrust 2 x 294 kW 4 x 4,800 kW
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Overview

The Mi-2 Hoplite and the V-12 Homer are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 260 km/h for the V-12 Homer. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 500 km for the V-12 Homer. The Mi-2 Hoplite operates at altitudes up to 4,000 m compared to 3,500 m for the V-12 Homer. At 105,000 kg MTOW, the V-12 Homer is 28:1 the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.

The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 2 for the V-12 Homer. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 7 years before the V-12 Homer (1961 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer has a longer range at 500 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or V-12 Homer?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the V-12 Homer's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 105,000 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer is longer at 37.0 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or V-12 Homer?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 2 units of the V-12 Homer.