AS565 Panther vs SA315 Alouette II
The AS565 Panther and the SA315 Alouette II are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Aérospatiale respectively. Top speed is 306 km/h for the AS565 Panther vs 192 km/h for the SA315 Alouette II. The AS565 Panther has an operational range of 827 km vs 565 km for the SA315 Alouette II. The AS565 Panther operates at altitudes up to 5,865 m compared to 2,300 m for the SA315 Alouette II. At 4,300 kg MTOW, the AS565 Panther is 2.7x the SA315 Alouette II's 1,600 kg. The SA315 Alouette II first flew 29 years before the AS565 Panther (1955 vs 1984).
| 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 |
| French light helicopter, renowned for its high-altitude service in the Himalayas during the 1960s and subsequent global deployments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 12 March 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1957 |
| Number produced | 1300 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 112.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 306 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 827 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,865 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,380 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 318 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 192 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 565 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 2,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 895 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 343 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or SA315 Alouette II?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 192 km/h, a difference of 114 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or SA315 Alouette II?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 565 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or SA315 Alouette II?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 2,300 meters (7,545 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or SA315 Alouette II?
The AS565 Panther has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or SA315 Alouette II?
The AS565 Panther is longer at 13.7 meters compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 9.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or SA315 Alouette II?
The SA315 Alouette II entered service first in 1957, 29 years before the AS565 Panther which entered service in 1986.