AS565 Panther vs Z-9 Haitun

French multipurpose military helicopter, used extensively in combat search and rescue, antisubmarine warfare, and transport tasks since the 1980s.
Picture of AS565 Panther
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 28 February 1984
Year introduced 1986
Number produced None units
Average unit price $7 million
Chinese utility helicopter, widely deployed for anti-submarine and SAR missions since the late 20th century.
Picture of Z-9 Haitun
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Harbin
First flight 1 January 1981
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 200 units
Average unit price $-- 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—‰
Profile drawing of Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 11.9 m â—‰
Height 3.5 m â—‰
Length 13.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,050 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 544 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Harbin Z-9 Haitun

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Photo of AS565 Panther by Towpilot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the AS565 Panther's 306 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the AS565 Panther's 827 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the AS565 Panther's 5,865 meters (19,242 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or Z-9 Haitun?
The AS565 Panther has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun is longer at 13.7 meters compared to the AS565 Panther's 13.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or Z-9 Haitun?
The AS565 Panther entered service first in 1986, 8 years before the Z-9 Haitun which entered service in 1994.