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AS565 Panther vs Ka-27 Helix

Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AS565 Panther
Kamov Ka-27 Helix military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-27 Helix
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Specifications
AS565 Panther Ka-27 Helix
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Kamov
First flight 28 February 1984 8 August 1973
Year introduced 1986 1982
Number produced N/A 201 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 112.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 15.8 m
Height 4.0 m 5.5 m
Length 13.7 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 827 km 980 km
Service ceiling 5,865 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 2,380 kg 6,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 635 kW 2 x 1,659 kW
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Overview

The AS565 Panther and the Ka-27 Helix are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 306 km/h for the AS565 Panther vs 270 km/h for the Ka-27 Helix. The AS565 Panther has an operational range of 827 km vs 980 km for the Ka-27 Helix. The AS565 Panther operates at altitudes up to 5,865 m compared to 5,000 m for the Ka-27 Helix. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Ka-27 Helix is 2.8:1 the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg.

The Ka-27 Helix first flew 11 years before the AS565 Panther (1973 vs 1984).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or Ka-27 Helix?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 270 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix has a longer range at 980 km compared to the AS565 Panther's 827 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or Ka-27 Helix?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or Ka-27 Helix?
The AS565 Panther is longer at 13.7 meters compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix entered service first in 1982, 4 years before the AS565 Panther which entered service in 1986.