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H135M / EC365 vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2

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Specifications
H135M / EC365 H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 15 February 1994 17 June 1997
Year introduced 1996 1999
Number produced 1400 units 116 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wingspan 10.2 m 12.6 m
Height 3.5 m 4.4 m
Length 12.2 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 630 km 790 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg 4,920 kg
Empty weight 1,490 kg 2,618 kg
Total thrust 2 x 260 kW 2 x 357 kW
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Overview

The H135M / EC365 and the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365 vs 324 km/h for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. The H135M / EC365 has an operational range of 630 km vs 790 km for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,572 m for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2.

The H135M / EC365 has been produced in 1,400 units vs 116 for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. The H135M / EC365 first flew 3 years before the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 (1994 vs 1997).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H135M / EC365 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the H135M / EC365's 287 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a longer range at 790 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H135M / EC365 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 H135M / EC365 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,920 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H135M / EC365 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 H135M / EC365 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 116 units of the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2.