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AW109 vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2

AW109 vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 at a glance — top speed 311 vs 324 km/h, range 932 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 3,000 vs 4,920 kg, built 124 vs 116 units.

Specifications
AW109 H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 4 August 1971 17 June 1997
Year introduced 1976 1999
Number produced 124 units 116 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wingspan 11.0 m 12.6 m
Height 3.5 m 4.4 m
Length 13.0 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 932 km 790 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,000 kg 4,920 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 2,618 kg
Total thrust 2 x 426 kW 2 x 713 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW109 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the AW109's 311 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW109 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AW109 has a longer range at 932 km compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW109 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AW109 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW109 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,920 kg compared to the AW109's 3,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW109 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the AW109's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW109 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AW109 entered service first in 1976, 23 years before the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW109 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AW109 has been produced in greater numbers with 124 units compared to 116 units of the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2.