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Morocco operates the Eurocopter AS-565 Panther naval helicopter aboard its FREMM frigate and for coastal patrol. The AS-565 is specifically designed for naval operations including anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, surface surveillance, and special operations support. Morocco integrated the Panther with its FREMM frigate Mohammed VI for maritime patrol and SAR missions in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. The helicopter provides the frigate with an organic aviation capability extending its sensor range and strike potential. Morocco has maintained French logistical support for the Panther fleet.
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ПРОИЗВОДСТВЕННАЯ ИНФОРМАЦИЯ
ROLENaval ASW/SAR helicopter
PRODUCTION STATUSActive
ПОСМОТРЕТЬ В ПОЛНОМ РАЗМЕРЕ
AS-565 Panther - Eurocopter / Airbus Helicopters (France)
ПРЕИМУЩЕСТВА
- Specifically designed for naval and maritime operations
- ASW and SAR capability extends FREMM frigate reach
- Two-engine reliability for over-water operations
- Integrated with FREMM combat management system
НЕДОСТАТКИ
- Limited numbers restrict sustained operations
- Full dependency on French logistics support chain
- Limited armed capability compared to dedicated attack helicopters
ТЕХНИЧЕСКИЕ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКИ
CREW2 Pilots + Mission Crew
RANGE850 Km
ENGINE2× Turbomeca Arriel 2C (638 KW Each)
LENGTH13.68 M
PAYLOAD4 Troops Or 1,800 Kg Slung Cargo
ARMAMENTAS-15TT Anti-Ship Missiles; Torpedoes (Naval Variant)
MAX SPEED278 Km/H
ROTOR DIAMETER11.94 M
SERVICE CEILING3,200 M (Hover OGE)
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Ammunition capacity versus protection trade-off here reflects deliberate doctrinal choices worth examining.