Mi-2 Hoplite vs Z-10

Overview

The Mi-2 Hoplite and the Z-10 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 300 km/h for the Z-10. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 1,120 km for the Z-10. The Z-10 operates at altitudes up to 6,400 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite.

The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 109 for the Z-10. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 42 years before the Z-10 (1961 vs 2003).

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 --
Chinese attack helicopter, operational since 2010, notable for its various deployments in the People's Liberation Army.
Changhe Z-10 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Changhe
First flight 29 April 2003
Year introduced 2012
Number produced 109 units
Average unit price --
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 13.0 m
Height 3.9 m
Length 14.2 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h
Operational range 1,120 km
Service ceiling 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,000 kg
Empty weight 5,540 kg
Total thrust 2 x 500 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Z-10?
The Z-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a longer range at 1,120 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Z-10?
The Z-10 is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Z-10?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 47 years before the Z-10 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Z-10?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 109 units of the Z-10.