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AS565 Panther vs UH-60 Black Hawk

AS565 Panther vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 306 vs 294 km/h, range 827 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 10,659 kg.

Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AS565 Panther
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
Specifications
AS565 Panther UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Sikorsky
First flight 28 February 1984 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1986 1979
Number produced N/A 5000 units
Average unit price $7 million $21 million
Wing area 112.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 16.4 m
Height 4.0 m 4.9 m
Length 13.7 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 827 km 2,221 km
Service ceiling 5,865 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 2,380 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 635 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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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 UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the AS565 Panther's 827 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.