Mil Mi-2

   

Polish Mi-2
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Polish Mi-2
Mil Mi-2
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Mil Mi-2
Polish Mil Mi-2. Probably version Mi-2S
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Polish Mil Mi-2. Probably version Mi-2S

The Mil Mi-2 (NATO reporting name is "Hoplite") was a small, lightly armored transport helicopter that could also provide close air support when armed with 57 mm rockets and a 23 mm cannon. It was first introduced into the Soviet Air Force in 1965. The Mi-2 was produced exclusively in Poland, with production ending in 1985.

The Mi-2 is used by mainly former Soviet countries, although it is used by Germany and Myanmar as well.

Specifications (Mil 2-T)

General Characteristics

  • Crew: one, pilot
  • Capacity: 8 troops or 700 kg (1,540 lb) internal, 800 kg (1,760 lb) external cargo
  • Length: 11.9 m (39 ft 4 in)
  • Main rotor diameter: 14.6 m (47 ft 11 in)
  • Height: 3.7 m (12 ft 2 in)
  • Main rotor area: 167 m² (1,797 ft²)
  • Empty: 2,372 kg (5,218 lb)
  • Loaded: 3,550 kg (7,810 lb)
  • Maximum takeoff: 3,700 kg (8,140 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2x PZL GTD-350 turboshaft engines, 298 kW (400 shp) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 220 km/h (138 mph)
  • Range: 340 km (212 miles)
  • Service ceiling: 4,000 m (13,120 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 270 m/min (886 ft/min)
  • Main rotor loading: 21 kg/m² (4.3 lb/ft²)
  • Power/Mass: 0.17 kW/kg (0.10 hp/lb)

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Designation sequence: Mi-1 - Mi-2 - Mi-3 - Mi-4 - Mi-6


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