AS565 Panther vs Mi-2 Hoplite

The AS565 Panther and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Mil respectively. Top speed is 306 km/h for the AS565 Panther vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The AS565 Panther has an operational range of 827 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The AS565 Panther operates at altitudes up to 5,865 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 23 years before the AS565 Panther (1961 vs 1984).

French multipurpose military helicopter, used extensively in combat search and rescue, antisubmarine warfare, and transport tasks since the 1980s.
Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 28 February 1984
Year introduced 1986
Number produced N/A
Average unit price $7 million
Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s.
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 5497 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 112.0 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m â—‰
Height 4.0 m â—‰
Length 13.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 306 km/h â—‰
Operational range 827 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,865 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,380 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 635 kW â—‰
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 14.5 m â—‰
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 11.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 200 km/h â—‰
Operational range 440 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,372 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 294 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 106 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AS565 Panther has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AS565 Panther is longer at 13.7 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 21 years before the AS565 Panther which entered service in 1986.