AS565 Panther vs Bell 47
Overview
The AS565 Panther and the Bell 47 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 306 km/h for the AS565 Panther vs 169 km/h for the Bell 47. The AS565 Panther has an operational range of 827 km vs 396 km for the Bell 47. At 4,300 kg MTOW, the AS565 Panther is 3.2x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 first flew 38 years before the AS565 Panther (1946 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 |
| American single-rotor light helicopter, developed in the mid-1940s and utilized for a wide range of civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 5600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 112.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 306 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 827 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,865 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,380 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 318 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 100.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 169 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 396 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or Bell 47?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 137 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or Bell 47?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or Bell 47?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or Bell 47?
The AS565 Panther has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or Bell 47?
The AS565 Panther is longer at 13.7 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or Bell 47?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 40 years before the AS565 Panther which entered service in 1986.