AS565 Panther vs SH-2 Seasprite
AS565 Panther vs SH-2 Seasprite at a glance — top speed 306 vs 256 km/h, range 827 vs 680 km.
Specifications
|
AS565 Panther |
SH-2 Seasprite |
| Origin country |
🇫🇷 France |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Airbus Helicopters |
Kaman |
| First flight |
28 February 1984 |
2 July 1959 |
| Year introduced |
1986 |
1962 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
184 units |
| Average unit price |
$7 million |
$1.2 million |
| Wing area |
112.0 m² |
-- m² |
| Wingspan |
11.9 m |
13.4 m |
| Height |
4.0 m |
4.6 m |
| Length |
13.7 m |
16.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
306 km/h |
256 km/h |
| Operational range |
827 km |
680 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,865 m |
5,486 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
4,300 kg |
-- kg |
| Empty weight |
2,380 kg |
4,173 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 635 kW
|
2 x 1,342 kW
|
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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.
