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AS565 Panther vs SH-60 Seahawk

AS565 Panther vs SH-60 Seahawk at a glance — top speed 306 vs 270 km/h, range 827 vs 830 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 9,926 kg.

Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AS565 PantherFull specs
Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-60 SeahawkFull specs
Specifications
AS565 Panther SH-60 Seahawk
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Sikorsky
First flight 28 February 1984 12 December 1979
Year introduced 1986 1983
Number produced N/A 938 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 112.0 m² 210.2 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 16.4 m
Height 4.0 m 5.2 m
Length 13.7 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 827 km 830 km
Service ceiling 5,865 m 3,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 9,926 kg
Empty weight 2,380 kg 6,895 kg
Total thrust 2 x 635 kW 2 x 1,410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or SH-60 Seahawk?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 270 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a longer range at 830 km compared to the AS565 Panther's 827 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or SH-60 Seahawk?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,926 kg compared to the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the AS565 Panther's 13.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk entered service first in 1983, 3 years before the AS565 Panther which entered service in 1986.