Eurocopter AS565 Panther

Eurocopter AS565 Panther
Country	France
Role	Utility military helicopter
First flight	28 February 1984
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The Eurocopter AS565 Panther is the military version of the Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin medium-weight multi-purpose twin-engine helicopter. The Panther is used for a wide range of military roles, including combat assault, fire support, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, search and rescue, and medical evacuation.

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General Characteristics

The AS565 Panther is the military version of the widely successful Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin helicopter. It is a twin-engine, multi-purpose rotorcraft used extensively by naval and coastal forces globally.

Property	Value (Typical Variant)
Role	Multi-Role (ASW, ASuW, SAR, Utility, Transport)
Manufacturer	Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters)
First Flight	February 29, 1984
Crew	1 or 2 pilots
Troop Capacity	Up to 10 equipped soldiers
Maximum Take-Off Weight	4,300 kg (approx. 9,480 lb)

Armament and Mission Systems

System / Component	Details
Primary Armament	Varies by mission: AS 15 TT Anti-Surface Missiles (up to 4) Mk 46 or A.244/S Anti-Submarine Torpedoes
Secondary Armament	GIAT M621 20 mm Cannon Pods 68 mm or 70 mm Unguided Rocket Pods Matra Mistral Air-to-Air Missiles
Rotor System	4-blade main rotor with Starflex hub; 11-blade Fenestron shrouded tail rotor
Naval Systems	Search radar, HELRAS dipping sonar (ASW variants), Harpoon deck-lock system (naval variants)

Performance and Engines

Engines: 2 × Turbomeca Arriel 2C Turboshafts (with FADEC)
Power Output: Approx. 635 kW (851 hp) each
Maximum Speed: 287–306 km/h (178–190 mph)
Operational Range: Up to 827 km (514 miles)
Service Ceiling: 5,865 m (19,242 ft)

The unique Fenestron tail rotor design, faired into the tail fin, reduces noise, improves safety for ground crews, and enhances maneuverability, a critical feature for shipboard operations.