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Mil Mi-2


NATO: Hoplite


Overview


Mi-2

Czech air force Mi-2 seen parked in a field in 2005.
Source: Rob Schleiffert - © CC BY-SA 2.0

Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Utility helicopter
Entered service
1965
Status
In service
Development
Early 1960's
First flight
22 September 1961
Developer
Soviet Union - Mil design bureau
Production
1965 - 1998
Producer
Poland - PZL Swidnik
Number produced
About 5.500
Designations
Hoplite (NATO reporting name)
Notable users
Soviet Union
Poland

Description


Introduction

The Mi-2 is an early Cold War era utility helicopter of Soviet / Polish origin. It was developed in the early 1960's by the Mil design bureau. All production aircraft were produced in Poland. The NATO reporting name is Hoplite.

Design

The Mi-2 is the first Soviet helicopter produced in quantity with turbine engines. Two Istotov GTD-350 turbines power a three blade main rotor and two blade tail rotor. There is one pilot, although a dual control version for flight training was produced. The cabin seats up to 8 people and has a door on either side. The tricycle landing gear is fixed.

Armament

Most variants of the Mi-2 were unarmed. For reconnaissance and special forces support an armed variant with 23mm NS-23 autocannon and two pods of sixteen 57mm S-5 rockets was produced. Two guided missile variants were also produced. One with four Malyutka anti-tank missiles. The other with four Strela-2M infrared guided air to air missiles.

Cargo capacity

The utility and transport version of the Mi-2 can carry 8 passengers. Alternatively 700 kg of internal cargo or 800 kg of external cargo can be carried. Several versions are equipped with a winch.

Users

The Mi-2 was produced in significant numbers. About 5.500 were built over 4 decades. One third was intended for military use. These were acquired by the USSR and various Warsaw Pact nations. The Mi-2 was also widely exported to nations with ties to the Soviet Union.

Details


Facts Mi-2T
General
Origin
Poland
Type
Utility helicopter
Crew
1 + 8 (pilot, 8 passengers)
Dimensions
Length
11.4 m
Height
3.75 m
Empty weight
2.37 t
Gross weight
3.55 t
Max takeoff weight
3.70 t
Propulsion
Powerplant
2x GTD-350P turboshaft
Power output
2x 400 shp
Rotor setup
Three blade main rotor
Two blade tail rotor
Diameter
14.5 m main rotor
Disc area
165 m²
Fuel
600 L internal
Optional 2x 238 L external tanks
Performance
Max speed
210 km/h
Cruise speed
190 km/h
Operational range
270 km
Ferry range
440 km on internal fuel
Ceiling
4 km in flight
2 km hovering
Climb rate
4.5 m/s
Armament
Hardpoints
None
Fixed gun
Optional 7.62mm PK machine gun at each door
Transport capacity
Passengers
8
Cargo capacity
700 kg in cabin
800 kg external load
Hoist
Yes

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