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Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther Military
Leonardo (AgustaWestland) AW101 Merlin Military
Quick facts
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardo (AgustaWestland)
TypeMilitary helicoptersMilitary helicopters
Origin —🇪🇺 United Kingdom / Italy
First flight19841987
Status—In production
Units built—200
Unit cost——
Dimensions
Length13.68 m22.83 m
Wingspan—18.59 m
Height3.97 m6.65 m
Weights & fuel
Empty weight—10,500 kg
Max. take-off weight—15,600 kg
Performance
Max. speed—309 km/h
Cruise speed—278 km/h
Range827 km1,389 km
Service ceiling—4,575 m
Crew & capacity
Crew—3–4
Seats (typical)—30
Seats (max.)—38
Powerplant
Engines—3
Engine type——
Engine model—Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322-01
Power (each)—1,566 kW

At a glance

Range

Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther
827 km
Leonardo (AgustaWestland) AW101 Merlin
1,389 km

Length

Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther
14 m
Leonardo (AgustaWestland) AW101 Merlin
23 m

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.