Eurocopter Panther
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| Type | Military utility helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale/Eurocopter |
| Primary user | France |
| Developed from | Eurocopter Dauphin |
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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[edit] 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 turbine engines, 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 currently 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 turbine engines 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 currently 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: Brazilian army version.
- HM-1: Brazilian army designation for the AS 565 Panteras.
- AS 565 SC: Search and rescue version for Saudi Arabia.
- Panther 800: Proposed version for the US Army.
[edit] 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: ft in (13.73 m)
- Rotor diameter: ft in (11.94 m)
- Height: ft in (4.05 m)
- Disc area: ft² (m²)
- Empty weight: lb (2,389 kg)
- Loaded weight: lb (kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 9,480 lb (4,300 kg)
- Powerplant: 2× Turbomeca Arriel 2C turboshafts , 800 hp (597 kW) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 190 mph (knots, 306 km/h)
- Combat radius: mi (nm, km)
- Ferry range: mi (nm, 827 km)
- Service ceiling: ft (5,865 m)
- Rate of climb: ft/min (8.9 m/s)
- Disc loading: lb/ft² (kg/m²)
- Power/mass: hp/lb (W/kg)
[edit] Armament
The armament of the various versions can include:
- Giat M621 20 mm cannon pods.
- Matra Mistral air-to-air missiles.
- HOT anti-tank missiles.
- 68 mm and 70 mm unguided rockets.
- AS.15TT anti-surface missiles.
- Anti-submarine warfare torpedoes.
[edit] Operators
Angola
Brazil
People's Republic of China
France
India
Republic of Ireland
Israel
Morocco
Mexico
Saudi Arabia
Taiwan
Thailand
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