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AS565 Panther vs UH-1N Twin Huey

AS565 Panther vs UH-1N Twin Huey at a glance — top speed 306 vs 240 km/h, range 827 vs 459 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 4,763 kg.

Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AS565 Panther
Bell UH-1N Twin Huey military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1N Twin Huey
Specifications
AS565 Panther UH-1N Twin Huey
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Bell
First flight 28 February 1984 1 April 1969
Year introduced 1986 1970
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 112.0 m² 168.0 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 14.6 m
Height 4.0 m 4.4 m
Length 13.7 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 827 km 459 km
Service ceiling 5,865 m 5,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 4,763 kg
Empty weight 2,380 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 635 kW 2 x 930 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 240 km/h, a difference of 66 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 459 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 5,300 meters (17,388 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The UH-1N Twin Huey has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,763 kg compared to the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The UH-1N Twin Huey is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the AS565 Panther's 13.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The UH-1N Twin Huey entered service first in 1970, 16 years before the AS565 Panther which entered service in 1986.