The AS565 Panther is the military version of the 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 (MEDEVAC).
AS565MBe Panther
70 mm rocket system
Versatile 70 mm unguided rocket system (change of rocket type without change of any fixed part on helicopter).
- Rocket launcher :
- max. 2 x 19-tube aluminium rocket launcher (M159)
- Rocket :
- FZ90 rocket motor with different warheads
- Growth potential for laser guided rocket FZ275 LGR
Roles
- CSAR
- Attack
- Ground fire support
- Escort
- Transportation
- Armed reconnaissance
