AS565 Panther vs SH-2 Seasprite
| 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 Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 29 February 1984 |
| Year of introduction | 1994 |
| Number produced | units |
| Average unit price | $7 million |
| American multi-purpose helicopter, known for major deployments during the Vietnam and Falklands Wars, particularly in anti-submarine warfare roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Kaman |
| First flight | 2 July 1959 |
| Year of introduction | 1962 |
| Number produced | 184 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 13.3 m |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 306 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 820 km |
| Service ceiling | 5,865 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,300 kg |
| Empty weight | 2,380 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 625 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 256 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 4,173 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,342 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of AS565 Panther by Towpilot.