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AS565 Panther vs Mi-24 Hind

Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AS565 Panther
Mil Mi-24 Hind military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-24 Hind
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Specifications
AS565 Panther Mi-24 Hind
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Mil
First flight 28 February 1984 19 September 1969
Year introduced 1986 1972
Number produced N/A 2648 units
Average unit price $7 million $12 million
Wing area 112.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 6.5 m
Height 4.0 m 5.5 m
Length 13.7 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 330 km/h
Operational range 827 km 450 km
Service ceiling 5,865 m 5,120 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 2,380 kg 7,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 318 kW 0
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Overview

The AS565 Panther and the Mi-24 Hind are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 306 km/h for the AS565 Panther vs 330 km/h for the Mi-24 Hind. The AS565 Panther has an operational range of 827 km vs 450 km for the Mi-24 Hind. The AS565 Panther operates at altitudes up to 5,865 m compared to 5,120 m for the Mi-24 Hind. At 11,500 kg MTOW, the Mi-24 Hind is 2.7x the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg.

Unit cost is $7M for the AS565 Panther vs $12M for the Mi-24 Hind. The Mi-24 Hind first flew 15 years before the AS565 Panther (1969 vs 1984).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is faster with a maximum speed of 330 km/h compared to the AS565 Panther's 306 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or Mi-24 Hind?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or Mi-24 Hind?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 5,120 meters (16,797 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the AS565 Panther's 13.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AS565 Panther or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the AS565 Panther at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind entered service first in 1972, 14 years before the AS565 Panther which entered service in 1986.