AS565 Panther vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2

French multipurpose military helicopter, used extensively in combat search and rescue, antisubmarine warfare, and transport tasks since the 1980s.
Picture of AS565 Panther
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 28 February 1984
Year introduced 1986
Number produced None units
Average unit price $7 million
French multi-role helicopter, modern variant known for its use in offshore transportation and emergency medical services globally.
Picture of H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 17 June 1997
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 116 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 112.0 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m
Height 4.0 m â—‰
Length 13.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 306 km/h
Operational range 827 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,865 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,380 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 635 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan -- m
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 14.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 790 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,572 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,920 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,618 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 713 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Airbus Helicopters H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of AS565 Panther by Towpilot. Photo of H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 by Flyblackarrow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 0 km/h, a difference of 306 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,920 kg compared to the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the AS565 Panther's 13.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AS565 Panther entered service first in 1986, 13 years before the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 which entered service in 1999.