H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 vs NH90 / Caiman
| 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 |
| European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | NHIndustries |
| First flight | 18 December 1995 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 471 units |
| Average unit price | $42 million |
| 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 |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,920 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,618 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 713 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 16.3 m |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h |
| Operational range | 880 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,693 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 by Flyblackarrow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 0 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or NH90 / Caiman?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 4,920 kg.
Which is larger, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 14.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or NH90 / Caiman?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 entered service first in 1999, 5 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 116 units of the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2.