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H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 vs MD-900

H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 vs MD-900 at a glance — top speed 324 vs 259 km/h, range 790 vs 543 km, max takeoff weight 4,920 vs 2,835 kg, built 116 vs 5 units.

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Specifications
H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 MD-900
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters MD Helicopters
First flight 17 June 1997 18 December 1992
Year introduced 1999 1994
Number produced 116 units 5 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 12.6 m 10.3 m
Height 4.4 m 3.7 m
Length 14.3 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 324 km/h 259 km/h
Operational range 790 km 543 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,920 kg 2,835 kg
Empty weight 2,618 kg 1,531 kg
Total thrust 2 x 713 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or MD-900?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the MD-900's 259 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or MD-900?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a longer range at 790 km compared to the MD-900's 543 km.
Which can fly higher, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or MD-900?
The MD-900 has a higher service ceiling at 5,334 meters (17,500 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-900?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,920 kg compared to the MD-900's 2,835 kg.
Which is larger, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or MD-900?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the MD-900's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or MD-900?
The MD-900 entered service first in 1994, 5 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-900?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 116 units compared to 5 units of the MD-900.