{
  "id": "mi-2",
  "name": "Mi-2 (Hoplite)",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "air",
  "country": "RUS",
  "category": "Light utility helicopter",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1965,
  "operators": [
    "ARE",
    "ARM",
    "AZE",
    "BGR",
    "BLR",
    "CUB",
    "CZE",
    "DEU",
    "DJI",
    "DZA",
    "EST",
    "GEO",
    "GHA",
    "HUN",
    "IDN",
    "IND",
    "LBY",
    "LTU",
    "LVA",
    "MEX",
    "MMR",
    "PER",
    "POL",
    "PRK",
    "RUS",
    "SVK",
    "SYR",
    "UKR",
    "USA"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 29,
  "summary": "The Mil Mi-2 (NATO reporting name Hoplite) is a small, lightly armed turbine-powered transport helicopter that could also provide close air support when armed with 57 mm rockets and a 23 mm cannon. The MI-2 can conduct reconnaissance, resupply guerrillas, and provide close air support with 57mm rockets.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 1,
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 11.1,
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 3.75,
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "mass_kg",
      "v": 2365,
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Empty weight"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "2 x Isotov GTD-350",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thrust / power",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "400 hp each",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Rate of climb",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "270 m/min",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Armament",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "The Mil Mi-2's primary mission is as a transport helicopter, but the helicopter can be equipped with: Machine guns; cannons; up to 4x AT-3 Sagger missiles; 2 x SA-7 Grail missiles; or rocket pods on some military models.",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "V-2V",
      "text": "Armament prototype.",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-2"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mi-2 Platan",
      "text": "Aerial minelayer version.",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-2"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mi-2B",
      "text": "Upgraded export version for the Middle East, fitted with improved systems and navigational aids.",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-2"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mi-2Ch Chekla",
      "text": "Chemical reconnaissance / smokescreen layer version.",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-2"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mi-2D Przetacznik",
      "text": "Aerial command post equipped with R-111 radio.",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-2"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mi-2FM",
      "text": "Survey version.",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-2"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mi-2P",
      "text": "Passenger / cargo version, with accommodation for 6 passengers.",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-2"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mi-2R",
      "text": "Agricultural version.",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-2"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "helicopter",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/mi-2.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-mi-2": {
      "title": "Mi-2 (Hoplite) Russian Light Utility Helicopter",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/Mi-2_Hoplite_Russian_Light_Utility_Helicopter",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}