AS565 Panther vs AW109
| 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 |
| Italian multipurpose helicopter, notable for its use in law enforcement, air ambulance and military roles since the late 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 4 August 1971 |
| Year of introduction | 1976 |
| Number produced | 124 units |
| Average unit price | $8 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 | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 285 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 426 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of AS565 Panther by Towpilot.