Eurocopter AS565 Panther

The naval helicopter built for maritime patrol and shipboard operations.

Overview

Eurocopter France ICAO: AS65 1986–Present Active $18 million

The Eurocopter AS565 Panther is a navalized development of the Dauphin family. Entering service in the 1980s, it supports maritime surveillance and anti-ship missions. The aircraft is optimized for shipboard use.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Turbomeca Arriel 2C
Engine type
Turboshaft
Power
2 × 852 shp · 635 kW
Avionics
Thales Avionics navigation system
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
10
Crew
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Cabin width
—
Cabin height
—
Cabin length
—
Exterior length
44 ft 11 in  ·  13.68 m
Tail height
13 ft 4 in  ·  4.06 m
Fuselage diameter
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Wing span
39 ft 2 in  ·  11.94 m
Baggage volume
—
Gross weight
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Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
9,500 lb  ·  4,300 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
4,200 lb  ·  1,900 kg
Fuel capacity
300 gal · 1,100 L · 900 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
165 kt  ·  190 mph  ·  306 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
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Approach speed
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Range
447 nm  ·  510 mi  ·  830 km
Fuel burn
1.72 nm/gal  ·  0.84 km/L
Ceiling
19,242 ft  ·  5,900 m
Rate of climb
1,800 ft/min  ·  9 m/s
Takeoff distance
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Landing distance
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Operational Context

Eurocopter AS565 Panther — naval utility helicopter

The AS565 first flew in 1984 and entered service shortly thereafter. It features folding rotor blades and maritime mission equipment. The design emphasizes compact storage aboard naval vessels.

Two turboshaft engines producing approximately 850 shaft horsepower each power the Panther. Cruise speed approaches 150 knots (278 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 9,000 pounds (4,082 kg).

The Panther has been exported to numerous navies worldwide. It performs patrol, surveillance, and light combat roles. The aircraft remains active in maritime aviation units.