Bell 47 vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
Overview
The Bell 47 and the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 324 km/h for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 790 km for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. At 4,920 kg MTOW, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is 3.7x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 116 for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. The Bell 47 first flew 51 years before the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 (1946 vs 1997).
| American single-rotor light helicopter, developed in the mid-1940s and utilized for a wide range of civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 5600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| French multi-role helicopter, modern variant known for its use in offshore transportation and emergency medical services globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 17 June 1997 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 116 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 100.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 169 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 396 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 12.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 324 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 790 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,920 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,618 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 357 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a longer range at 790 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,920 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 53 years before the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 116 units of the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2.