Mi-2 Hoplite vs Z-18
Overview
The Mi-2 Hoplite and the Z-18 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Changhe respectively.
Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 336 km/h for the Z-18. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 1,000 km for the Z-18. The Z-18 operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 13,800 kg MTOW, the Z-18 is 3.7x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 133 for the Z-18. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 49 years before the Z-18 (1961 vs 2010).
| Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s. | |
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| 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 utility helicopter, employed since 2014, notably for high altitude operations and transportation in People's Liberation Army. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Changhe |
| First flight | 18 March 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 133 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 | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 336 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,865 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 433 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Z-18?
The Z-18 is faster with a maximum speed of 336 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 136 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,800 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Z-18?
The Z-18 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Z-18?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 53 years before the Z-18 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Z-18?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 133 units of the Z-18.