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AS565 Panther vs S-76 Spirit

AS565 Panther vs S-76 Spirit at a glance — top speed 306 vs 287 km/h, range 827 vs 761 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 5,307 kg.

Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AS565 Panther
Sikorsky S-76 Spirit military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-76 Spirit
Specifications
AS565 Panther S-76 Spirit
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Sikorsky
First flight 28 February 1984 13 March 1977
Year introduced 1986 1979
Number produced N/A 875 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 112.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 13.4 m
Height 4.0 m 4.5 m
Length 13.7 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 827 km 761 km
Service ceiling 5,865 m 4,206 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 5,307 kg
Empty weight 2,380 kg 3,177 kg
Total thrust 2 x 635 kW 2 x 688 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or S-76 Spirit?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the S-76 Spirit's 287 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or S-76 Spirit?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the S-76 Spirit's 761 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or S-76 Spirit?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the S-76 Spirit's 4,206 meters (13,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,307 kg compared to the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the AS565 Panther's 13.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit entered service first in 1979, 7 years before the AS565 Panther which entered service in 1986.