AS565 Panther vs UH-60 Black Hawk
The AS565 Panther and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 306 km/h for the AS565 Panther vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The AS565 Panther has an operational range of 827 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The AS565 Panther operates at altitudes up to 5,865 m compared to 5,791 m for the UH-60 Black Hawk. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 2.5x the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg. Unit cost is $7M for the AS565 Panther vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 10 years before the AS565 Panther (1974 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, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 29 November 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 5000 units |
| Average unit price | $21 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 | 16.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 590 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,208 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the AS565 Panther's 13.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AS565 Panther or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the AS565 Panther at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 7 years before the AS565 Panther which entered service in 1986.