Ranking the World’s Most Formidable Combat Helicopters

5. Eurocopter AS-565 Panther: The Outstanding Multi-Role Helicopter

The Eurocopter AS565 Panther, also known as the Panther Noir, is a medium-sized, twin-engine multi-role helicopter. Designed by several European companies, it is manufactured in the United States but mainly used by the French Navy, Brazilian Army, Israeli Air Force, and Indonesian Navy. This aircraft delivers impressive performance: a top speed of 288 km/h, a maximum range of 472 km, and a climb rate of 2,415 meters per hour.
The Panther Noir is built for a wide range of military missions, including combat assaults, fire support, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface operations, search and rescue, and medical evacuation. Its versatility and reliability make it an essential tool for the armed forces that operate it.

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