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AS565 Panther vs SH-2 Seasprite

Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AS565 Panther
Kaman SH-2 Seasprite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-2 Seasprite
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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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Overview

The AS565 Panther and the SH-2 Seasprite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Kaman respectively.

Top speed is 306 km/h for the AS565 Panther vs 256 km/h for the SH-2 Seasprite. The AS565 Panther has an operational range of 827 km vs 680 km for the SH-2 Seasprite. The AS565 Panther operates at altitudes up to 5,865 m compared to 5,486 m for the SH-2 Seasprite.

Unit cost is $7M for the AS565 Panther vs $1.2M for the SH-2 Seasprite. The SH-2 Seasprite first flew 25 years before the AS565 Panther (1959 vs 1984).

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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.