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AS565 Panther vs H145M / EC645

AS565 Panther vs H145M / EC645 at a glance — top speed 306 vs 269 km/h, range 827 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 3,585 kg.

Specifications
AS565 Panther H145M / EC645
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 28 February 1984 12 June 1999
Year introduced 1986 2002
Number produced N/A 1500 units
Average unit price $7 million $25 million
Wing area 112.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 10.8 m
Height 4.0 m 3.5 m
Length 13.7 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 269 km/h
Operational range 827 km 660 km
Service ceiling 5,865 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 2,380 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 635 kW 2 x 550 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or H145M / EC645?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or H145M / EC645?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or H145M / EC645?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or H145M / EC645?
The AS565 Panther has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or H145M / EC645?
The AS565 Panther is longer at 13.7 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AS565 Panther or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the AS565 Panther at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or H145M / EC645?
The AS565 Panther entered service first in 1986, 16 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.