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H145M / EC645 vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2

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Specifications
H145M / EC645 H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 12 June 1999 17 June 1997
Year introduced 2002 1999
Number produced 1500 units 116 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wingspan 10.8 m 12.6 m
Height 3.5 m 4.4 m
Length 13.0 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 660 km 790 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 4,920 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 2,618 kg
Total thrust 2 x 275 kW 2 x 357 kW
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Overview

The H145M / EC645 and the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 324 km/h for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 790 km for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. The H145M / EC645 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,572 m for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2.

The H145M / EC645 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 116 for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 first flew 2 years before the H145M / EC645 (1997 vs 1999).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a longer range at 790 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,920 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 entered service first in 1999, 3 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 116 units of the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2.