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AS565 Panther vs Westland Lynx

Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AS565 Panther
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🇬🇧 Westland Lynx
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Specifications
AS565 Panther Westland Lynx
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Westland
First flight 28 February 1984 21 March 1971
Year introduced 1986 1978
Number produced N/A 450 units
Average unit price $7 million $10 million
Wing area 112.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 12.8 m
Height 4.0 m 3.6 m
Length 13.7 m 15.0 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 827 km 528 km
Service ceiling 5,865 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 4,760 kg
Empty weight 2,380 kg 2,740 kg
Total thrust 2 x 635 kW 2 x 671 kW
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Overview

The AS565 Panther and the Westland Lynx are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Westland respectively.

Top speed is 306 km/h for the AS565 Panther vs 300 km/h for the Westland Lynx. The AS565 Panther has an operational range of 827 km vs 528 km for the Westland Lynx. The AS565 Panther operates at altitudes up to 5,865 m compared to 3,200 m for the Westland Lynx.

Unit cost is $7M for the AS565 Panther vs $10M for the Westland Lynx. The Westland Lynx first flew 13 years before the AS565 Panther (1971 vs 1984).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or Westland Lynx?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the Westland Lynx's 300 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or Westland Lynx?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the Westland Lynx's 528 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or Westland Lynx?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the Westland Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the AS565 Panther's 13.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AS565 Panther or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx 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 Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx entered service first in 1978, 8 years before the AS565 Panther which entered service in 1986.