H215M / AS532 Cougar vs Mi-8 Hip
French utility helicopter, notable for search and rescue missions, extensively utilized in military and civilian sectors since the 1970s. | |
Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
First flight | 1 September 1978 |
Year of introduction | 1978 |
Number produced | 408 units |
Average unit price | $18 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 Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Mil |
First flight | 24 June 1961 |
Year of introduction | 1967 |
Number produced | 17000 units |
Average unit price | $4 million |