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AS565 Panther vs 429 GlobalRanger

AS565 Panther vs 429 GlobalRanger at a glance — top speed 306 vs 287 km/h, range 827 vs 720 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 3,175 kg.

Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AS565 PantherFull specs
Bell 429 GlobalRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 429 GlobalRangerFull specs
Specifications
AS565 Panther 429 GlobalRanger
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Bell
First flight 28 February 1984 27 February 2007
Year introduced 1986 2009
Number produced N/A 325 units
Average unit price $7 million $7.3 million
Wing area 112.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 11.0 m
Height 4.0 m 4.1 m
Length 13.7 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 827 km 720 km
Service ceiling 5,865 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 3,175 kg
Empty weight 2,380 kg 1,925 kg
Total thrust 2 x 635 kW 2 x 466 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or 429 GlobalRanger?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 287 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or 429 GlobalRanger?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 720 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AS565 Panther's 5,865 meters (19,242 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or 429 GlobalRanger?
The AS565 Panther has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or 429 GlobalRanger?
The AS565 Panther is longer at 13.7 meters compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AS565 Panther or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger is more expensive at approximately $7.3 million per unit compared to the AS565 Panther at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or 429 GlobalRanger?
The AS565 Panther entered service first in 1986, 23 years before the 429 GlobalRanger which entered service in 2009.