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AS565 Panther vs Mi-8 Hip

AS565 Panther vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 306 vs 250 km/h, range 827 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 12,000 kg.

Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AS565 Panther
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Specifications
AS565 Panther Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Mil
First flight 28 February 1984 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1986 1967
Number produced N/A 17000 units
Average unit price $7 million $4 million
Wing area 112.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 21.3 m
Height 4.0 m 5.7 m
Length 13.7 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 827 km 495 km
Service ceiling 5,865 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 2,380 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 635 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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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.