Bell 430 vs AS565 Panther
American commercial helicopter, actively utilized globally for medical services and executive transportation since the late 20th century. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Bell |
First flight | 25 October 1994 |
Year of introduction | 1995 |
Number produced | 136 units |
Average unit price | $10 million |
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 | π«π· France |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | AΓ©rospatiale |
First flight | 29 February 1984 |
Year of introduction | 1994 |
Number produced | units |
Average unit price | $7 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 |