AS565 Panther vs Mi-8 Hip
The AS565 Panther and the Mi-8 Hip are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Mil respectively. Top speed is 306 km/h for the AS565 Panther vs 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip. The AS565 Panther has an operational range of 827 km vs 495 km for the Mi-8 Hip. The AS565 Panther operates at altitudes up to 5,865 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-8 Hip. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-8 Hip is 2.8x the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg. Unit cost is $7M for the AS565 Panther vs $4M for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-8 Hip 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 multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 24 June 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 17000 units |
| Average unit price | $4 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 | 21.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 25.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 495 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,160 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,119 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or Mi-8 Hip?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or Mi-8 Hip?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or Mi-8 Hip?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the AS565 Panther's 13.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AS565 Panther or Mi-8 Hip?
The AS565 Panther is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the Mi-8 Hip at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 19 years before the AS565 Panther which entered service in 1986.