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AS565 Panther vs Z-9 Haitun

AS565 Panther vs Z-9 Haitun at a glance — top speed 306 vs 315 km/h, range 827 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 4,100 kg.

Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AS565 Panther
Harbin Z-9 Haitun military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-9 Haitun
Specifications
AS565 Panther Z-9 Haitun
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Harbin
First flight 28 February 1984 1 January 1981
Year introduced 1986 1994
Number produced N/A 200 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 112.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 11.9 m
Height 4.0 m 3.5 m
Length 13.7 m 13.7 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 827 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 5,865 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 2,380 kg 2,050 kg
Total thrust 2 x 635 kW 2 x 544 kW
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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?
Both the AS565 Panther and Z-9 Haitun are 13.7 meters long.
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.