AS565 Panther vs WG-13 Lynx
| 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 | units |
| Average unit price | $7 million |
| British multi-purpose military helicopter, notable for naval, combat, utility roles, significantly deployed in the Falklands War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Westland |
| First flight | 21 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 450 units |
| Average unit price | $10 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 |
| 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 | 3.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 230 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,760 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,740 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 671 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of AS565 Panther by Towpilot.