The Eurcopter AS565 Panther is a military helicopter designed and manufactured by Eurocopter. It is the military version of the AS365 Dauphin multi-purpose twin-engine helicopter. It is used in a broad range of military applications including combat assault, fire support, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, search & rescue, and medical evacuation. The aircraft has been in production since 1984 and has a base price of 18 million dollars USD. The Panther is used by a number of military operators, though its primary users are the Brazilian Army, French Naval Aviation, Israeli Air Force, and the Indonesian Navy.
Model No :
Eurocopter As565 Panther
Manufacturer :
Eurocopter
Country :
France
Manufactured :
1984 to: Present
ICAO :
NA
Avionics :
Thales Avionics navigation system
Engine :
2 × Turbomeca Arriel 2C
Power :
851 horse[Power]
Max Cruise Speed :
165 knots - 306 Km/h
Approach Speed :
NA
Travel Range :
447 Nautical Miles - 828 Kilometers
Fuel Economy :
1.72 nautical mile / gallon - 0.841 kilometres / litre
Service Ceiling :
19,242 feet
Rate of Climb :
1740 feet/minute - 8.84metre/second
Take Off Distance :
NA
Landing Distance :
NA
Max Tak eOff Weight :
4,300 Kg - 9,480 lbs
Max Payload :
1,911 Kg - 4,213 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity :
299 gallon - 1,132 litre
Baggage Volume :
NA
Seats Economy/General Class :
10 seats
Seats Business Class :
0
Seats First Class :
0
Cabin Height :
NA
Cabin Width :
NA
Cabin Length :
NA
Exterior Length :
13.68 metre - 44.88 feet
Tail Height :
NA
Fuselage Diameter :
NA
Wing Span Rotor Diameter :
11.94 metre - 39.17 feet
The AS565 Panther is powered by two Turbomeca Arriel 2C engines that provide 851 horsepower. This allows the aircraft to travel at a top speed of 165 knots for a maximum range of 447 nautical miles. The Panther’s rate of climb is 1,740 feet per minute and its service ceiling is 19,242 feet. Its fuel tank capacity is 299 gallons and it has a fuel economy of 1.72 nautical miles per gallon. It is crewed by one or two operators and has room for ten additional passengers. The Panther utilizes the
Thales avionics navigation system. A number of variants of the aircraft exist for a broad scope of specialized military operations.
Eurocopter (now known as Airbus Helicopters), the manufacturer of the AS565 Panther, is the helicopter manufacturing division of Airbus. The company is a leading producer of
civil helicopters and the most prolific manufacturer in the industry in terms of revenue and turbine helicopter deliveries. Airbus Helicopters provides helicopter spare parts, tools, and ground support equipment to civil, commercial, and military aircraft. The company’s main production facility and headquarters are at Marseille Provence Airport in Marignane, France, and a second main production facility is in Donauworth, Germany. Additional production plants are in Brazil, Australia, Spain, Romania, and the United States.
