AS565 Panther vs MD-900
AS565 Panther vs MD-900 at a glance — top speed 306 vs 259 km/h, range 827 vs 543 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 2,835 kg.
Specifications
|
AS565 Panther |
MD-900 |
| Origin country |
🇫🇷 France |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Airbus Helicopters |
MD Helicopters |
| First flight |
28 February 1984 |
18 December 1992 |
| Year introduced |
1986 |
1994 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
5 units |
| Average unit price |
$7 million |
-- |
| Wing area |
112.0 m² |
-- m² |
| Wingspan |
11.9 m |
10.3 m |
| Height |
4.0 m |
3.7 m |
| Length |
13.7 m |
9.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
306 km/h |
259 km/h |
| Operational range |
827 km |
543 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,865 m |
5,334 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
4,300 kg |
2,835 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,380 kg |
1,531 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 635 kW
|
2 x 410 kW
|
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Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or MD-900?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the MD-900's 259 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or MD-900?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the MD-900's 543 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or MD-900?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the MD-900's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or MD-900?
The AS565 Panther has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the MD-900's 2,835 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or MD-900?
The AS565 Panther is longer at 13.7 meters compared to the MD-900's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or MD-900?
The AS565 Panther entered service first in 1986, 8 years before the MD-900 which entered service in 1994.
