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AS565 Panther vs H215M / AS532 Cougar

AS565 Panther vs H215M / AS532 Cougar at a glance — top speed 306 vs 250 km/h, range 827 vs 573 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 9,000 kg.

Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther military helicopters side profile drawing
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Airbus Helicopters H215M / AS532 Cougar military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
AS565 Panther H215M / AS532 Cougar
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 28 February 1984 1 September 1978
Year introduced 1986 1978
Number produced N/A 408 units
Average unit price $7 million $18 million
Wing area 112.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 15.6 m
Height 4.0 m 4.8 m
Length 13.7 m 18.7 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 827 km 573 km
Service ceiling 5,865 m 4,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 9,000 kg
Empty weight 2,380 kg 4,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 635 kW 2 x 1,185 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 250 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 573 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 4,100 meters (13,451 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,000 kg compared to the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the AS565 Panther's 13.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AS565 Panther or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the AS565 Panther at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar entered service first in 1978, 8 years before the AS565 Panther which entered service in 1986.