Eurocopter AS565 Panther
The Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) 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.
| AS565 Panther | |
|---|---|
| An AS565 Panther of the French Navy | |
| Role | utility military helicopter |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale Eurocopter Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 28 February 1984 |
| Introduction | 1986 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | French Naval Aviation Brazilian Army Israeli Air Force Indonesian Navy |
| Produced | 1984–present |
| Developed from | Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin |
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