AS565 Panther vs SH-2 Seasprite
| 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 | None units |
| Average unit price | $7 million |
| American multi-purpose helicopter, known for major deployments during the Vietnam and Falklands Wars, particularly in anti-submarine warfare roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kaman |
| First flight | 2 July 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 184 units |
| Average unit price | $1.2 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 â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,865 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,300 kg |
| Empty weight | 2,380 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 635 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 256 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 680 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 4,173 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,342 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of AS565 Panther by Towpilot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or SH-2 Seasprite?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 256 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or SH-2 Seasprite?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or SH-2 Seasprite?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or SH-2 Seasprite?
The AS565 Panther has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite is longer at 16.1 meters compared to the AS565 Panther's 13.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AS565 Panther or SH-2 Seasprite?
The AS565 Panther is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the SH-2 Seasprite at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite entered service first in 1962, 24 years before the AS565 Panther which entered service in 1986.