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Bell 407 vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2

Bell 407 vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 at a glance — top speed 260 vs 324 km/h, range 600 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 2,722 vs 4,920 kg, built 1,600 vs 116 units.

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Specifications
Bell 407 H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 29 June 1995 17 June 1997
Year introduced 1996 1999
Number produced 1600 units 116 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 12.6 m
Height 3.6 m 4.4 m
Length 12.7 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 600 km 790 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 4,920 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 2,618 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 713 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 407 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the Bell 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 407 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a longer range at 790 km compared to the Bell 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 407 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The Bell 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 407 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,920 kg compared to the Bell 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 407 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the Bell 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 407 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The Bell 407 entered service first in 1996, 3 years before the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 407 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The Bell 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 116 units of the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2.