AS565 MBe

The AS565 MBe Panther is a multi-mission helicopter designed for naval warfare and maritime security tasks, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters. This airframe, powered by two Turbomeca Arriel 2N turboshaft engines, boasts a maximum speed of 278 km/h and a range of 780 km. It is engineered to operate in all weather conditions, day and night, and offers an endurance of over four hours at cruising speed. The Mexican Navy was among the first to receive this model in 2016.

Airbus Helicopters, the company behind the AS565 MBe, traces its manufacturing history to a pivotal event in 1992: the creation of the Eurocopter Group. This merger consolidated the rotorcraft divisions of Aérospatiale (France) and Deutsche Aerospace (Germany). After decades as a major force in the global rotary-wing market, the company was rebranded as Airbus Helicopters in January 2014, continuing its legacy as a leading aerospace manufacturer.