AS565 Panther vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
The AS565 Panther and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Bell respectively. Top speed is 306 km/h for the AS565 Panther vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The AS565 Panther has an operational range of 827 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" operates at altitudes up to 5,910 m compared to 5,865 m for the AS565 Panther. Unit cost is $7M for the AS565 Panther vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 28 years before the AS565 Panther (1956 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 |
| American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 22 October 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 16000 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| Wing area | 112.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| 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 â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,380 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 635 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 510 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,910 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,309 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,087 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 820 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 84 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the AS565 Panther's 5,865 meters (19,242 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AS565 Panther is longer at 13.7 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AS565 Panther or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AS565 Panther is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 27 years before the AS565 Panther which entered service in 1986.