AS565 Panther vs AW159
| 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 | None units |
| Average unit price | $7 million |
| British multi-role helicopter, deployed for battlefield utility, search and rescue, and anti-submarine warfare since modern warfare era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 12 November 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | 67 units |
| Average unit price | $32 million |
| Wing area | 112.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m |
| 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 |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,300 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,380 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 635 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 291 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 777 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,015 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of AS565 Panther by Towpilot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or AW159?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the AW159's 291 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or AW159?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the AW159's 777 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or AW159?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the AW159's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or AW159?
The AW159 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or AW159?
The AW159 is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the AS565 Panther's 13.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AS565 Panther or AW159?
The AW159 is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the AS565 Panther at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or AW159?
The AS565 Panther entered service first in 1986, 28 years before the AW159 which entered service in 2014.