The All-Weather, Multi-Role

Force Multiplier

The AS565 MB is the naval version of the Panther family of helicopters.

This all-weather, multi-role light helicopter can be operated from ship decks
or offshore to cover a vast array of naval missions such as maritime
surveillance, search and rescue (SAR), casualty evacuation, vertical
replenishment, offshore patrolling and counter-terrorism. The AS565 MB
is the ideal complementary asset for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and
anti-surface warfare (ASuW) tasks, such as submarine and surface target
destruction: It can launch its own torpedoes and provide Over-the-Horizon
Targeting (OTHT) to surface ships.
The AS565 MB is equipped with two Turbomeca Arriel 2C turboshaft
engines that provide reliable performance in hot and high conditions,
modern cockpit avionics, an outstanding Automatic Flight Control System
(AFCS), retractable landing gear and a Fenestron® tail rotor that provides
a high level of maneuverability and safety for ground crew, air crew and
passengers.
Boasting easy maintenance and high endurance, the flexible, proven and
cost-effective AS565 MB Panther is perfectly adapted to navy and coast
guard requirements.

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Naval Missions

For all types of naval missions, the AS565 MB perfectly fits the bill. Quiet and cost effective, the AS565
MB significantlymultiplies a surface ship’s ability to conduct surveillance, Anti-Surface unit Warfare
(ASuW) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW). With an endurance of four hours, the AS565 MB is an
affordable and valuable alternative to medium-class helicopters which are limited in their ability to
perform full anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare (ASW/ASuW) missions. AS565 MB is an enabler
and a force multiplier with an excellent record.
Shipborne Operations
The AS565 MB is fully qualified to
operate from over one hundred
classes of NATO ships, and complies
Anti Surface Warfare Law Enforcement
with NATO’s standardization
and Over-the-Horizon The quick and quiet AS565 MB is
agreements (STANAGs) regarding tie
Targeting a highly cost-effective tool against
down fittings, fuel hoses, DC & AC
The AS565 MB can perform piracy, smuggling, illegal fishing
connectors and deck grids for
Over-the-Horizon Targeting (OTHT) and for all policing roles in Exclusive
“harpoon” deck-lock securing
for ships with long rangeanti-ship Economic Zones (EEZs) or areas of
devices. This hydraulicallyactivated
missiles. This quadruples surface national interest. For law enforcement
device enables the AS565 MB to land
ships’ effectiveness in anti-surface missions, the AS565s endurance is
and take off from ship decks,
warfare (ASUW). With the new 3 hours at loiter speed and can be
regardless of the wind direction:
generation of air launched anti-ship configured for snipers and rapid
Landings and takeoffs are possible
missiles such as MBDA’s Future boarding parties for weapons such
with +/- 8° roll and +/- 2° pitch with
Anti Ship Guided Weapon (FASGW), as the 20-mm canon or cabin
a 45-knot headwind.
the AS565 MB acts as a ship’s machine guns. It can also carry
principal weapon system, enabling it a range of sensors including
Maritime surveillance
to search, classify, shadow and strike electro-optics, searchlights
Surface ships can only search within
with precision well beyond the horizon and loudspeakers.
a limited area due to limitations
without the ship ever being detected.
imposed by its aerial height and
The endurance of the AS565 MB at
speed.
loiter speed is more than 4 hours in
Equipped with an advanced search
maritime surveillance and OTHT roles.
radar, the AS565 MB increases a
ship’s capacity to perform surveillance
by a factor of 10. Over The Horizon Targeting (OTHT) Radar Target
Detection
& Tracking
Anti-Submarine Warfare
Nowadays, surface ships are
equipped with towed sonars.
Target Data
These sonars enable long-range sent to
the firing ship
submarine detection at variable depths
far beyond a ship’s torpedo range.
The AS565 MB is the perfect
MM 40 Firing
complementary asset for anti-submarine
warfare (ASW):
Ready either in the air or on the deck
for torpedo attacks, the AS565 MB
enables navies to strike farther, and
allows ships to strike a submarine
without having to close within the
submarine’s own attack area.

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SAR and Medical Evacuation
Missions
For SAR and MEDEVAC missions, the AS565 MB has a flexible cabin that enables operators to tailor
the configuration to their exact needs. It is rapidly reconfigurable as roles change, and can be equipped
with the latest medical equipment.
The AS565 MB’s SAR credentials are the best in the world: It has been the benchmark for medium
range SAR aircraft for many years and continues to set the standard. The US Coast Guard, for example,
currently operates over 100 Panther helicopters.
Extensive SAR Equipment:
• 4-axis Automatic Flight Control
System (AFCS)
• Flight Management System (FMS)
with doppler and GPS
• Search and weather radar
• FLIR (optional)
• Variable speed electric Class 1 rescue
hoist: 0 to 1.3 m/sec (0 to 250 ft/min)
• Cargo sling load with dynamometer:
907 kg (2,000 lb) or 1,600 kg
(2,500 lb), depending on configuration
• Emergency floatation gear
• Stretcher-supporting structure
• Loudspeaker and search light
• MEDEVAC installation.

SAR and Assistance

Mission Profiles
• 160 NM radius of action to hoist 2
to 4 survivors + 20 min. reserve
(nocabin tank) at sea level ISA + 20°C
• 105 NM radius of action to sling
400 kg load + 20 min. reserve
(cabin tank) at sea level ISA + 20°C.

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Support and Services

Eurocopter is committed to supporting your Eurocopter product with the same level of excellence that
you have come to expect from our aircraft themselves. We are dedicated to looking out for the best
interests of our customers, whether this be maximizing flight revenues, ensuring public safety or saving
lives. Our customer support team is at your service 24/7 to keep you flying. In order to provide the
individualized attention our customers require, we offer:

• A worldwide service network of 25

subsidiaries and participations, along
with more than 100 distributors,
representatives, training centers,
repair and overhaul facilities, and
maintenance centers, as well as
logistic hubs in France, Hong Kong
and the USA
• Customer Service Centers in
Europe, Asia and the USA offering
around-the-clock worldwide
customer assistance, seven
days a week, 365 days a year
• A world of services to meet
customers’ needs in terms of
technical support, component repair
and overhaul services, parts and
spares support, technical
publications and training—at our
facilities, or yours.
The US Coast Guard experience:
nearly 1,1 million flight hours with HH65

Operational availability
81% for 71% required

Safe and Simple Access Quick Operational Tail Rotor Hub

for Maintenance Maintenance • Requirements: 12 minutes for
• Built-in steps • O & I level: 3 technicians per aircraft removal, 18 minutes for installation,
• No lubrication of main rotor head 1 technician
Daily Check Intervals and tail rotor.
• Before the first flight Main Rotor Gear Box
• Turnaround Replacement Times of Major • Requirements: 40 minutes for
• After the last flight. Assemblies on Board the Ship removal, 60 minutes for installation,
or on the Field: Removal of the 2 technicians
Inspection Intervals Multi-Purpose Jib
• Basic inspection: Every 500 hours • Requirements: 17 minutes, 1 Engine
or 18 months 2 technicians • Requirements: 45 minutes for
• Major inspection: Every 5,000 hours removal, 75 minutes for installation,
or 12 years. 4 Rotor Blades 2 technicians
• Requirements: 12 minutes for
removal, 15 minutes for installation,
2 technicians

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Technology
AS565 MB helicopters feature Eurocopter-designed technical advancements such as a modular mechanical
assembly design and composite Starflex rotor heads, blades and airframe, all of which have led to a significant
reduction in maintenance time and costs. The AS565 MB incorporates the new generation, 100% composite
Fenestron® tail rotor which provides high maneuverability, low external sound level and optimal safety for
passengers, ground and air crews. It is also equipped with a unique Flight Control System and Flight Management
System from Eurocopter’s heavy range of helicopters. These systems, developed specifically for helicopters,
provide enhanced safety by tailoring failsafe modes to helicopter, not fixed wing aircraft, characteristics.
Digital audio communication system (DACS) CMA 9000 self contained autonomous
navigation system

Increased Mission
Performance
and Reduced Crew
Workload
A Quiet Fenestron®
The FADEC System Modern Cockpit Avionics
• Composite blades
• Electronic engine control enhances • Two-pilot cockpit
• High level of safety
safety and reduces pilots’ workload. • 2 x 2 color multifunction displays
• Low sound level signature
(MFD-255)
(3.1 dB below ICAO requirements)
Fiberglass and CarbonFiber • 10.4-inch color tactical display
• Increased damage tolerance
Main Rotor Blades (radar, navigation & FLIR)
• Longer service life limit
• Virtually immune to scratches • NVG compatible
• Minimal maintenance.
and notches • Can accommodate mission-specific
• Corrosion-proof equipment: OTHT joystick, radar
High Set Main Rotor
• Manually foldable warning receiver (RWR) system,
• Enhanced safety for passengers
• 20,000 hours service life. torpedo control box, etc.
and ground personnel.

Retractable Main State-of-the-Art

Powerful Turbomeca
Landing Gear Automatic Flight
Arriel 2C Engines
• No operational speed limitations. Control System (AFCS)
• Maximum power per engine:
• 4-axis AFCS for automatic transition
729 kW/977 shp
Starflex Fiberglass to and from the hover in all conditions
• Proven technology: Safety and
Rotor Head • Automatic acquisition and hold of:
reliability at its best.
• Outstanding maneuverability ALT, HDG, V/S, A/S, NAV, VOR
and stability & ILS glide approach, etc.
• Very low sound level and • Safety modes: Go-Around (G/A)
vibration levels & FLY-UP
SAR modes automatic transition
down-transition up & hover • Rotor engagements in winds of up • Joystick control function allows
to 55 kts winch operators to control the hover
• Easy to adjust. with precision over survivors.

4 axis APM 2010 AFCS contol box

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Characteristics

Eurocopter is committed to supporting your Eurocopter product with the same level of excellence that
you have come to expect from our aircraft themselves. We are dedicated to looking out for the best
interests of our customers, whether this be maximizing flight revenues, ensuring public safety or saving
lives. Our customer support team is at your service 24/7 to keep you flying. In order to provide the
individualized attention our customers require, we offer:
AS565 MB
Performance
Empty weight, standard aircraft 2,380 kg / 5,247 lb
Useful load 1,920 kg / 4,233 lb
Maximum gross weight 4,300 kg / 9,480 lb
Maximum cargo sling load 1,600 kg / 3,527 lb
Maximum operational weight in external load configuration 4,300 kg / 9,480 lb
Maximum speed at MTOW 287 km per hr / 155 kts
Maximum range (standard fuel) 792 km / 427 NM
Maximum endurance (standard fuel) 4.1 hours

Main dimensions

Dimensions with blades folded

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The Panther Family:
A Growing Number of Satisfied Military Operators
Nearly 300 Panther family helicopters (AS365/AS366/AS565/EC155) operated by maritime customers
are currently in service in 29 countries.
Worldwide Operations
AS565 MB helicopters are suited for
day and night shipborne operations
in all environments, from - 40° C
(- 40° F) up to 50° C (122° F).

Dauphin/Panther
Family Fleet Status
as of end 2011
• 1033 helicopters delivered
• 5,405,000 flight hours logged
• 6131 has flown 27,200 hours.

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EC145-05.10-E. Designed
AS565MB 12.12-E. by Eurocopter
Designed - Photos:
by Eurocopter Remy Michelin
- Photos: - Marcus Schlaf - Wolfgang
Alain Ernoult/Ernoult.com Obrusnik
- Patrick Penna - Patrick
- Jérôme Penna
Deulin - Jérôme
- Claes Deulin
Axstal - Claes
- Marine Axstal - Eric Raz
Nationale/Reynald - Giuseppe
Boivin Bergamini.
- Dal Soglio.
, Thinking without,limits,
Thinking without
AS565 limits,- EC155
- AS566 EC155B1 - Stylence
- AS565 - VEMD-are
- Fenestron VEMDtrademarks of the Eurocopter
are trademarks Group. Corporate
of the Eurocopter Communications
Group. Corporate Department.
Communications Department.
Eurocopter reserves the right to make configuration and data changes at any time without notice.
The facts and figures contained in this document and expressed in good faith do not constitute any offer or contract with Eurocopter.

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