AS 565 Dauphin/Panther

• Tactical transport • Search and rescue • Civil heli-liner

Flown around the globe by both

commercial and military operators, the twin-engined Dauphin is built in three continents. Its ability to carry up to 13 passengers or a load of more than 3000 kg (6,600 lb.) internally or on an external sling makes it the ideal vehicle for a wide range of tasks. It has been particularly successful as a flying ambulance, and its dedicated military descendant, the Panther, is used by both naval and land forces.

A Heli-liner

The AS 36SN2 is used by many city helicopter airlines. Including Hankyu Airlines of Japan with its distinctive ‘Footwork’ logo.

A Multi-role machine

The Panther has been bought by many users for such varied missions as anti-tank attack and search and rescue.

Fenestron tail ►

Like the Gazelle, the Dauphin and Panther have a shrouded tail rotor for Improved crosswind performance.

FACTS AND FIGURES

► The Maryland State Polico oporates

AS 365s with radar, forward-looking infra­rod. searchlights and hoists.

>■ Tho Fronch navy uses the AS 565 MA for plane-guard duty aboard Its carriers.

► A Dauphin AS 365X set a speed record in March 1991 flying a 3-km (2-mi.) courso.

► Tho Panther was designed around the AS 365 but with radar, infra-red and significantly reduced noise signatures.

► Chile operatos four AS 565 MAs fitted with radar warning and Exocet missiles.

► Saudi Arabia uses AS 565s equipped with the AS.15TT short-range anti-ship missile’

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Dauphin and Panther operators
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