H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 vs NH90 / Caiman

Overview

The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 and the NH90 / Caiman are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and NHIndustries respectively.

Top speed is 324 km/h for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 vs 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman. The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has an operational range of 790 km vs 880 km for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,572 m for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. At 10,600 kg MTOW, the NH90 / Caiman is 2.2x the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 4,920 kg.

The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has been produced in 116 units vs 471 for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman first flew 2 years before the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 (1995 vs 1997).

French multi-role helicopter, modern variant known for its use in offshore transportation and emergency medical services globally.
Airbus Helicopters H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 17 June 1997
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 116 units
Average unit price --
European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s.
NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman Helicopter profile drawing
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 12.6 m
Height 4.4 m
Length 14.3 m
Maximum speed 324 km/h
Operational range 790 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,920 kg
Empty weight 2,618 kg
Total thrust 2 x 357 kW
Wingspan 16.3 m
Height 5.3 m
Length 19.6 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h
Operational range 880 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,600 kg
Empty weight 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 847 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or NH90 / Caiman?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 300 km/h, a difference of 24 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 NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 4,572 meters (15,000 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.