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Bell 430 vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2

Bell 430 vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 at a glance — top speed 278 vs 324 km/h, range 600 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 4,218 vs 4,920 kg, built 136 vs 116 units.

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🇺🇸 Bell 430
Specifications
Bell 430 H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 25 October 1994 17 June 1997
Year introduced 1995 1999
Number produced 136 units 116 units
Average unit price $10 million --
Wingspan 12.8 m 12.6 m
Height 3.8 m 4.4 m
Length 15.3 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 600 km 790 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,218 kg 4,920 kg
Empty weight 2,406 kg 2,618 kg
Total thrust 2 x 585 kW 2 x 713 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 430 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the Bell 430's 278 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 430 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a longer range at 790 km compared to the Bell 430's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 430 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The Bell 430 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 430 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,920 kg compared to the Bell 430's 4,218 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 430 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The Bell 430 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 14.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 430 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The Bell 430 entered service first in 1995, 4 years before the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 430 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The Bell 430 has been produced in greater numbers with 136 units compared to 116 units of the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2.