H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 vs MD-500
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 and the MD-500 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Hughes respectively. Top speed is 324 km/h for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 vs 282 km/h for the MD-500. The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has an operational range of 790 km vs 430 km for the MD-500. The MD-500 operates at altitudes up to 4,877 m compared to 4,572 m for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. At 4,920 kg MTOW, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is 3.6x the MD-500's 1,361 kg. The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has been produced in 116 units vs 4,700 for the MD-500. The MD-500 first flew 15 years before the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 (1982 vs 1997).
| French multi-role helicopter, modern variant known for its use in offshore transportation and emergency medical services globally. | |
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| 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 |
| American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| First flight | 28 January 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 4700 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Wingspan | 12.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 324 km/h â—‰ |
| 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—‰ |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,877 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,361 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 672 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 313 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or MD-500?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the MD-500's 282 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or MD-500?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a longer range at 790 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or MD-500?
The MD-500 has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or MD-500?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,920 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or MD-500?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or MD-500?
The MD-500 entered service first in 1967, 32 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 MD-500?
The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 116 units of the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2.