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AS565 Panther vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2

AS565 Panther vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 at a glance — top speed 306 vs 324 km/h, range 827 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 4,920 kg.

Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AS565 Panther
Airbus Helicopters H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
Specifications
AS565 Panther H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 28 February 1984 17 June 1997
Year introduced 1986 1999
Number produced N/A 116 units
Average unit price $7 million --
Wing area 112.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 12.6 m
Height 4.0 m 4.4 m
Length 13.7 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 827 km 790 km
Service ceiling 5,865 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 4,920 kg
Empty weight 2,380 kg 2,618 kg
Total thrust 2 x 635 kW 2 x 713 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the AS565 Panther's 306 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,920 kg compared to the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the AS565 Panther's 13.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AS565 Panther entered service first in 1986, 13 years before the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 which entered service in 1999.