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407 vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Airbus Helicopters H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
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Specifications
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 357 kW
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Overview

The 407 and the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the 407 vs 324 km/h for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. The 407 has an operational range of 600 km vs 790 km for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. The 407 operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 4,572 m for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2.

The 407 has been produced in 1,600 units vs 116 for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. The 407 first flew 2 years before the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 (1995 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a longer range at 790 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The 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 407 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,920 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The 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 407 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 116 units of the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2.