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Mi-2 (Hoplite)

Light utility helicopterFielded 1965Pending verification
Air ForcesRUS
Length 11.1 m
Identification silhouette. Not drawn to scale between entries.
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System
TypeLight utility helicopter
Date of introduction1965
ProliferationAt least 29 countries
ManufacturerMil Moscow Helicopter PlantMed[1]
Crew1Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length11.1 m36 ftMed[1]
Height3.75 m12 ftMed[1]
Empty weight2,365 kg5,214 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine2 x Isotov GTD-350Med[1]
Thrust / power400 hp eachMed[1]
Rate of climb270 m/minMed[1]
Protection
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Armament and payload
ArmamentThe 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.Med[1]
Variants
V-2VArmament prototype.[1]
Mi-2 PlatanAerial minelayer version.[1]
Mi-2BUpgraded export version for the Middle East, fitted with improved systems and navigational aids.[1]
Mi-2Ch CheklaChemical reconnaissance / smokescreen layer version.[1]
Mi-2D PrzetacznikAerial command post equipped with R-111 radio.[1]
Mi-2FMSurvey version.[1]
Mi-2PPassenger / cargo version, with accommodation for 6 passengers.[1]
Mi-2RAgricultural version.[1]
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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
United Arab EmiratesArmeniaAzerbaijanBulgariaBelarusCubaCzech RepublicGermanyDjiboutiAlgeriaEstoniaGeorgiaGhanaHungaryIndonesiaIndiaLibyaLithuaniaLatviaMexicoMyanmarPeruPolandNorth KoreaRussiaSlovakiaSyriaUkraineUnited States
Sources
  1. Mi-2 (Hoplite) Russian Light Utility Helicopter, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import