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AS565 Panther vs UH-72 Lakota

AS565 Panther vs UH-72 Lakota at a glance — top speed 306 vs 268 km/h, range 827 vs 685 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 3,585 kg.

Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AS565 Panther
Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 UH-72 Lakota
Specifications
AS565 Panther UH-72 Lakota
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 28 February 1984 1 January 2006
Year introduced 1986 2007
Number produced N/A 463 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 112.0 m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 11.0 m
Height 4.0 m 3.5 m
Length 13.7 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 268 km/h
Operational range 827 km 685 km
Service ceiling 5,865 m 4,018 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 2,380 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 635 kW 2 x 550 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or UH-72 Lakota?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 268 km/h, a difference of 38 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or UH-72 Lakota?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 685 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or UH-72 Lakota?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 4,018 meters (13,182 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or UH-72 Lakota?
The AS565 Panther has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or UH-72 Lakota?
The AS565 Panther is longer at 13.7 meters compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or UH-72 Lakota?
The AS565 Panther entered service first in 1986, 21 years before the UH-72 Lakota which entered service in 2007.