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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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.