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AH-6 Little Bird vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2

Boeing AH-6 Little Bird military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-6 Little Bird
Airbus Helicopters H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
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Specifications
AH-6 Little Bird H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Airbus Helicopters
First flight 27 February 1963 17 June 1997
Year introduced 1980 1999
Number produced 1420 units 116 units
Average unit price $7.5 million --
Wingspan 8.4 m 12.6 m
Height 2.6 m 4.4 m
Length 9.2 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 430 km 790 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,610 kg 4,920 kg
Empty weight 896 kg 2,618 kg
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW 2 x 357 kW
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Overview

The AH-6 Little Bird and the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 282 km/h for the AH-6 Little Bird vs 324 km/h for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. The AH-6 Little Bird has an operational range of 430 km vs 790 km for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. The AH-6 Little Bird operates at altitudes up to 4,877 m compared to 4,572 m for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. At 4,920 kg MTOW, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is 3.1x the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg.

The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in 1,420 units vs 116 for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. The AH-6 Little Bird first flew 34 years before the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 (1963 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-6 Little Bird or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 282 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-6 Little Bird or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a longer range at 790 km compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-6 Little Bird or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AH-6 Little Bird has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-6 Little Bird or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,920 kg compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-6 Little Bird or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-6 Little Bird or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AH-6 Little Bird entered service first in 1980, 19 years before the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-6 Little Bird or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in greater numbers with 1,420 units compared to 116 units of the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2.