AS565 Panther vs Ka-27 Helix

French multipurpose military helicopter, used extensively in combat search and rescue, antisubmarine warfare, and transport tasks since the 1980s.
Picture of AS565 Panther
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer AΓ©rospatiale
First flight 29 February 1984
Year of introduction 1994
Number produced units
Average unit price $7 million
Soviet maritime helicopter, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and rescue operations during the Cold War era.
Picture of Ka-27 Helix
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 8 August 1973
Year of introduction 1982
Number produced 201 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wingspan 13.3 m
Height 4.0 m β—‰
Length 13.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 306 km/h β—‰
Operational range 820 km
Service ceiling 5,865 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,380 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 625 kW β—‰
Wingspan -- m
Height 5.5 m β—‰
Length 11.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 270 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 5,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 6,500 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,659 kW β—‰
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Photo of AS565 Panther by Towpilot.