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AH-64 Apache vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Airbus Helicopters H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Airbus Helicopters
First flight 30 September 1975 17 June 1997
Year introduced 1984 1999
Number produced 2400 units 116 units
Average unit price $33 million --
Wingspan 14.6 m 12.6 m
Height 5.0 m 4.4 m
Length 17.7 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 480 km 790 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 4,920 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 2,618 kg
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW 2 x 357 kW
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Overview

The AH-64 Apache and the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache vs 324 km/h for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. The AH-64 Apache has an operational range of 480 km vs 790 km for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. The AH-64 Apache operates at altitudes up to 5,670 m compared to 4,572 m for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. At 10,107 kg MTOW, the AH-64 Apache is 2.1x the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 4,920 kg.

The AH-64 Apache has been produced in 2,400 units vs 116 for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. The AH-64 Apache first flew 22 years before the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 (1975 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the AH-64 Apache's 293 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a longer range at 790 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 4,920 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 14.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 15 years before the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 116 units of the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2.