GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

AS565 Panther vs AW109

Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AS565 Panther
AgustaWestland AW109 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW109
Change comparison vs
Specifications
AS565 Panther AW109
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters AgustaWestland
First flight 28 February 1984 4 August 1971
Year introduced 1986 1976
Number produced N/A 124 units
Average unit price $7 million $8 million
Wing area 112.0 m² -- 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 311 km/h
Operational range 827 km 932 km
Service ceiling 5,865 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 3,000 kg
Empty weight 2,380 kg 2,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 635 kW 2 x 426 kW
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The AS565 Panther and the AW109 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and AgustaWestland respectively.

Top speed is 306 km/h for the AS565 Panther vs 311 km/h for the AW109. The AS565 Panther has an operational range of 827 km vs 932 km for the AW109. The AW109 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,865 m for the AS565 Panther.

Unit cost is $7M for the AS565 Panther vs $8M for the AW109. The AW109 first flew 13 years before the AS565 Panther (1971 vs 1984).

Related Comparisons
AS565 Panther vs Mi-8 Hip AS565 Panther vs Mi-17 Hip-H AS565 Panther vs 206 JetRanger AS565 Panther vs UH-60 Black Hawk AS565 Panther vs MD-500 AS565 Panther vs Mi-24 Hind

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or AW109?
The AW109 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the AS565 Panther's 306 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or AW109?
The AW109 has a longer range at 932 km compared to the AS565 Panther's 827 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or AW109?
The AW109 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 AW109?
The AS565 Panther has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the AW109's 3,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or AW109?
The AS565 Panther is longer at 13.7 meters compared to the AW109's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AS565 Panther or AW109?
The AW109 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the AS565 Panther at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or AW109?
The AW109 entered service first in 1976, 10 years before the AS565 Panther which entered service in 1986.