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| Type | Military utility helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale/Eurocopter |
| Primary user | France |
| Developed from | Eurocopter Dauphin |
Maneuvering of a Panther helicopter on the Cassard
The Eurocopter AS 565 Panther is the military version of the Eurocopter Dauphin medium-weight multipurpose twin-engine helicopter and is manufactured by Eurocopter (originally by Aérospatiale). The Panther is a militarized version of the AS 365N.
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Variants
The Panther is available in the following versions:
- AS 565 UA/UB
- Utility versions, currently in production. These versions are powered by two Turbomeca Arriel 2C turboshafts, which are equipped with a full authority digital electronic control system. The main missions of this version are: transport of 8 to 10 fully-equipped troops, casualty evacuation and logistic support.
- AS 565 AA/AB
- Attack versions, not in production.
- AS 565 MA/MB
- Naval search & rescue versions, currently in production. This is the navalized version of the Panther and is also powered by two Turbomeca Arriel 2C turboshafts equipped with FADEC. The main missions of this version are: anti-surface vessel warfare (ASuW), anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and search and rescue (SAR). This version is fitted with the quick-securing "Harpoon" device that allows it to land and take off on board ships whatever the relative wind direction.
- AS 565 SA/SB
- ASW (Anti Submarine Warfare) versions, not in production.
- AS 565 CA
- Anti-tank version, armed with HOT missiles.
- AS 565 N3
- Maritime patrol and surveillance version for the Greek Air Force
- AS 565 Panteras
- Version for Brazilian Army, named HM-1.
- AS 565 SC
- Search and rescue version for Saudi Arabia.
- Panther 800
- Proposed version for the US Army's Light Utility Helicopter program, with 2 LHTEC T800 turboshafts.[1]
Operators
- 6 AS 565 MB's on order with the Bulgarian Navy which are to be used for maritime surveillance, search & rescue, anti-submarine and anti-surface operations and are expected to be delivered between 2010 and 2011.[2]
People's Republic of China 
Republic of China 
France 
Greece 
India 
Ireland 
Israel 
Mexico Received 2 AS 565 Panther in June 2005, and will receive 8 more in the near future. 
Morocco 
Saudi Arabia 
Thailand 
South Korea
- AS565 MB
- Korea Coast Guard
Specifications (Eurocopter Panther)
This aircraft article is missing some (or all) of its specifications. If you have a source, you can help Wikipedia by adding them.General characteristics
- Crew: 1 or 2 pilots
- Capacity: 4-12 passengers
- Length: 13.73 m ()
- Rotor diameter: 11.94 m ()
- Height: 4.05 m ()
- Empty weight: 2,389 kg ()
- Max takeoff weight: 4,300 kg (9,480 lb)
- Powerplant: 2× Turbomeca Arriel 2C turboshafts , 800 hp (597 kW) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 306 km/h (190 mph)
- Combat radius: mi (nm, km)
- Ferry range: 827 km ()
- Service ceiling 5,865 m ()
- Rate of climb: 8.9 m/s ()
Armament
- Guns: Giat M621 20 mm cannon pods.
- Rockets: 68 mm and 70 mm unguided rockets.
- Missiles:
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