AS565 Panther vs Z-9 Haitun
The AS565 Panther and the Z-9 Haitun are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Harbin respectively. Top speed is 306 km/h for the AS565 Panther vs 315 km/h for the Z-9 Haitun. The AS565 Panther has an operational range of 827 km vs 1,000 km for the Z-9 Haitun. The Z-9 Haitun operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,865 m for the AS565 Panther. The Z-9 Haitun first flew 3 years before the AS565 Panther (1981 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 |
| Chinese utility helicopter, widely deployed for anti-submarine and SAR missions since the late 20th century. | |
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| 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—‰ |
| 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—‰ |
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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.