AS565 MBe
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The AS565 MBe The Naval Utility Helicopter at its best • The AS565 MBe is the latest evolution of the combat proven Panther helicopter with more powerful engines and MGB and a state-of-the-Art 4 axis autopilot. • Boasting easy maintenance and high endurance, the flexible, multipurpose and costeffective AS565 MBe Panther is perfectly adapted to navy and coast-guard requirements. • Already operated by many Navies and maritime customers, the AS565MBe Panther is the reference in the light-medium Naval Utility Helicopter segment. • Its renowned flexibility allows the AS565 MBe Panther to perform...

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Modern cockpit avionics Starflex Fiberglass Rotor Head • Single / Dual pilot IFR cockpit • 2 x 2 color multifunction displays (MFD-255) • 10.4-inch color tactical display (radar,navigation & FLIR) • VEMD • NVG compatible • Can accommodate mission-specific equipment: OTHT Data-link, radar warning receiver (RWR) system, torpedo control box, etc. • Outstanding maneuverability and stability • Very low sound and vibration levels • Rotor engagements in winds of up to 55 kts • Low and easy maintenance level Fiberglass and CarbonFiber Main Rotor Blades • Ballistic damages tolerant blades •...

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State-of-the-Art Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) • Automatic transition to and from the hover in all conditions • Automatic SAR search patterns • Automatic acquisition and hold of: ALT, HDG, V/S, A/S, NAV, VOR & ILS glide approach, etc. • Safety modes: Go-Around (G/A) & FLY-UP • Joystick control function allowing hover control by winch operator Powerful Turbomeca Arriel 2N Engines • Maximum power per engine: 735 kW/985 shp • Proven technology: Safety and reliability at its best Flexibility For SAR and MEDEVAC missions , the AS565 MBe has a flexible cabin that enables operators to...

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Naval missions The all-weather, multi-role multiplier • With a 160 NM radius of action, the AS565 Mbe can hoist 2 to 4 survivors + 20 min of fuel reserve (no cabin tank) at sea level ISA+20 • With an endurance of four hours and its capability to carry up to two torpedoes / Depth Charge, the AS565MBe significantly multiples a surface ship’s ability to conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and AntiSurface Warfare (ASuW). • With its capability to fly a distance of 150NM at high speed with a crew of 2, loiter 30 minutes to acquire tactical situation, transfer real-time data to command and return...

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The AS565 MBe, the Naval Utility helicopter at its best This all-weather, cost effective, light-medium helicopter is an enabler and outstanding force multiplier with excellent combat-proven track record for : • Maritime surveillance • Day and night (NVG) Search And Rescue • Medical evacuation • Armed anti-piracy and antiterrorism • Troop transport and Commandos insertion • Cargo ship transfers • Anti-Submarine and Anti-Surface Warfare • Over-The-Horizon Targeting

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Contacts For further information, please contact: marketi ng,helicopters@airbus.com AIRBUS © AIRBUS HELICOPTERS, Aeroport International Marseille Provence - 13725 Marignane Cedex - France - 2017 - All rights reserved, Airbus Helicopters’ logo and the names of its products and services are registered trademarks. Airbus Helicopters 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 Airbus Helicopters. Concept design by MicroMega Photos by...

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