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5th of 34 Pantera K2 upgraded by Helibras delivered September 2016

The AS565AA is known as HM-1 Pantera in Brazilian service and was assembled locally by Helibras. In 2009 was launched a program to upgrade 35 of them with new Arriel 2C2CG FADEC engines and glass cockpit. In October 2025, the first Pantera K2 completed its first flight. The last of 34 helicopters was delivered in November 2024.

Units

1995-	4º Batalhão de Aviação do Exército4 BAvEx
1993-	2º Batalhão de Aviação do Exército2 BAvEx
1993-	3º Batalhão de Aviação do Exército3 BAvEx
1989-	1º Batalhão de Aviação do Exército1 BAvEx

News

Helibras Completed Brazilian Army Panther Upgrade

Nov 27, 2024 · Helibras, the Brazilian subsidiary of Airbus, has delivered the last of 34 AS565 Panther helicopters upgraded to the Pantera K2 standard under a program initiated in 2009
New Avionics for Brazilian Army Fennec and Panther

Apr 4, 2018 · Rockwell Collins signed a 3-year contract to deliver multi-function displays and digital radios for the Brazilian Army Fennec and Panther fleet
Helibras Delivers 6th Panther and 14th Fennec Upgraded

Dec 5, 2016 · Helibras closes the year with the delivery of one more Fennec and one Panther of the Brazilian Army modernization contracts
90 Airbus Helicopters in Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Aug 11, 2016 · 83 military helicopters and 7 civil Ecureuils supported by Airbus Helicopters’ local customer center Helibras has been deployed at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Helibras Panther K2 First Flight

Oct 14, 2015 · Helibras performed the first flight of a Brazilian Army Pantera (Panther) helicopter fully modernized by the company in Brazil.
Sagem Flight Controls for Brazilian Army Panthers

Apr 22, 2015 · Sagem (Safran) signed Intention to Proceed agreement with Helibras to supply flight control system for the modernized Brazilian Army Panther and also for the new EC725 Caracal

Sep 15, 2014 · Panther Successfully Upgraded For Brazilian Army
Mar 13, 2014 · First 2 upgraded Panther K2 to Brazilian Army

Jan 7, 2010 · Helibras will upgrade 34 Panthers for the Brazilian Army

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