H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 vs AS565 Panther

French multi-role helicopter, modern variant known for its use in offshore transportation and emergency medical services globally.
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 17 June 1997
Year of introduction 1999
Number produced 116 units
Average unit price $-- million
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
Wingspan -- m
Height 4.4 m β—‰
Length 14.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 4,572 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,920 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,618 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 713 kW β—‰
3-view profile of H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
Wingspan 13.3 m
Height 4.0 m β—‰
Length 13.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 306 km/h
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—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of AS565 Panther by Towpilot.