Mil Mi-2 Hoplite Helicopter Onsie

The Mil Mi-2 Hoplite, a small, lightly armored turbine-powered transport helicopter that soared into the skies with a level of agility and speed unmatched by its predecessors. First taking flight in 1965, this versatile aircraft became a staple for a variety of roles including troop transport, ambulance, reconnaissance, and even armed with rockets and guns for combat missions. Its twin turbine engines, a significant upgrade from the piston engines of its time, allowed the Mi-2 to perform with remarkable efficiency and reliability. Serving primarily with the Soviet Union and its allies, the Mi-2 earned its place in aviation history through its widespread use in Eastern Europe, Asia, and beyond. Known for its distinctive silhouette and the whoosh of its rotors, the Hoplite remains a symbol of innovation and versatility in rotary-wing aviation.

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