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AS565
Helicopterconfirmed
The AS565 Panther is a multi-role, twin-engine medium helicopter developed from the Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin. It is primarily used for naval operations, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, search and rescue, and utility transport.
Specifications
| Type | Helicopter |
| Origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| Introduced | 1995 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 306 km/h |
| Range | 827 km |
| Crew | 2 |
| Weight | 4.3 t |
History
Originating from France by Airbus Helicopters, it was introduced in 1995 as a military version of the Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin.
Operators
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