AS565 Panther vs Bell 430
| 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 | None units |
| Average unit price | $7 million |
| American commercial helicopter, actively utilized globally for medical services and executive transportation since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 25 October 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 136 units |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| Wing area | 112.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m |
| 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—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 278 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,218 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,406 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 585 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of AS565 Panther by Towpilot.
Photo of Bell 430 by Bell.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or Bell 430?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the Bell 430's 278 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or Bell 430?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the Bell 430's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or Bell 430?
The Bell 430 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AS565 Panther's 5,865 meters (19,242 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or Bell 430?
The AS565 Panther has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the Bell 430's 4,218 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or Bell 430?
The Bell 430 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the AS565 Panther's 13.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AS565 Panther or Bell 430?
The Bell 430 is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the AS565 Panther at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or Bell 430?
The AS565 Panther entered service first in 1986, 9 years before the Bell 430 which entered service in 1995.