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H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 vs H215M / AS532 Cougar

H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 vs H215M / AS532 Cougar at a glance — top speed 324 vs 250 km/h, range 790 vs 573 km, max takeoff weight 4,920 vs 9,000 kg, built 116 vs 408 units.

Specifications
H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 H215M / AS532 Cougar
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 17 June 1997 1 September 1978
Year introduced 1999 1978
Number produced 116 units 408 units
Average unit price -- $18 million
Wingspan 12.6 m 15.6 m
Height 4.4 m 4.8 m
Length 14.3 m 18.7 m
Maximum speed 324 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 790 km 573 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 4,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,920 kg 9,000 kg
Empty weight 2,618 kg 4,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 713 kW 2 x 1,185 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 250 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a longer range at 790 km compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 573 km.
Which can fly higher, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 4,100 meters (13,451 ft).
Which is heavier, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,000 kg compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 4,920 kg.
Which is larger, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 14.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar entered service first in 1978, 21 years before the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has been produced in greater numbers with 408 units compared to 116 units of the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2.