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AW139 vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2

AW139 vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 324 km/h, range 1,061 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 6,400 vs 4,920 kg, built 1,100 vs 116 units.

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Specifications
AW139 H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 3 February 2001 17 June 1997
Year introduced 2003 1999
Number produced 1100 units 116 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wingspan 13.8 m 12.6 m
Height 3.7 m 4.4 m
Length 13.8 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 790 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 4,920 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 2,618 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,141 kW 2 x 713 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the AW139's 310 km/h, a difference of 14 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AW139 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 AW139 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 4,920 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 entered service first in 1999, 4 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 116 units of the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2.