AS565 Panther vs Ka-27 Helix

French multipurpose military helicopter, used extensively in combat search and rescue, antisubmarine warfare, and transport tasks since the 1980s.
Picture of AS565 Panther
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 28 February 1984
Year introduced 1986
Number produced units
Average unit price $7 million
Soviet maritime helicopter, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and rescue operations during the Cold War era.
Picture of Ka-27 Helix
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 8 August 1973
Year introduced 1982
Number produced 201 units
Average unit price $-- 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
Service ceiling 5,865 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,380 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 635 kW â—‰
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan -- m
Height 5.5 m â—‰
Length 11.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 270 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 5,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,659 kW â—‰
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Photo of AS565 Panther by Towpilot.