Mi-2 Hoplite, 1961
			This ubiquitous, rugged and versatile helicopter has a stunning range of usages, from harvest sprinkling through ground attacker, to the World championship winner of 1994. Besides, it has been the initial trainer throughout the Soviet block countries. The replacement for the Mi-1, its production started in 1965 at the "Swidnik" factory in Poland, to total about 5450 so far. One of the Mi-2's impressive features is the bonded construction of the main rotor with blades leading-edge electro-thermal de-icing.
	Engines: Two 400 hp (298 kW) Isotov GTD-350 turboshafts Dimensions: Main rotor diameter Length overall Length of fuselage Height Main rotor disc area 14.50 m 17,42 m 11,40 m 3,75 m 166,4 m² 47,5 ft 57,2 ft 37,4 ft 12,3 ft 1791,11 ft² Weights: Basic empty weight (pax version) Maximum payload Maximum takeoff weight: Basic fuel capacity Total fuel capacity Average fuel consumption Max disc loading 2402 kg 900 kg / 8 pax 3700 kg 600 litres 838 litres 235 kg/h 22.4 kg/m² 5295 lb 1983 lb 8157 lb 158 US gal. 212 US gal. 518 lb/h 4.6 lb/ft² Performances: 131 mph 118 mph 885 fpm 13115 ft 313 nm 4,5 hr 100 x 100ft Maximum level speed @ 500 m Maximum range speed Maximum rate of climb Service ceiling Maximum range (30 min reserve) Max. endurance (30 min reserve) Min landing area 210 km/h 190 km/h 4,5 m/s 4000 m 580 km 4,5 hr 30 x 30 m