AS565 Panther vs NH90 / Caiman
Overview
The AS565 Panther and the NH90 / Caiman are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and NHIndustries respectively.
Top speed is 306 km/h for the AS565 Panther vs 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman. The AS565 Panther has an operational range of 827 km vs 880 km for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,865 m for the AS565 Panther. At 10,600 kg MTOW, the NH90 / Caiman is 2.5x the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg.
Unit cost is $7M for the AS565 Panther vs $42M for the NH90 / Caiman. The AS565 Panther first flew 11 years before the NH90 / Caiman (1984 vs 1995).
| 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 | N/A |
| Average unit price | $7 million |
| European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | NHIndustries |
| First flight | 18 December 1995 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 471 units |
| Average unit price | $42 million |
| Wing area | 112.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 306 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 827 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,865 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,300 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,380 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 318 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 880 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 847 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or NH90 / Caiman?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 300 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the AS565 Panther's 827 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the AS565 Panther's 5,865 meters (19,242 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the AS565 Panther's 13.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AS565 Panther or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the AS565 Panther at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or NH90 / Caiman?
The AS565 Panther entered service first in 1986, 18 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.