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H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 vs NH90 / Caiman

H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 vs NH90 / Caiman at a glance — top speed 324 vs 300 km/h, range 790 vs 880 km, max takeoff weight 4,920 vs 10,600 kg, built 116 vs 471 units.

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Specifications
H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 NH90 / Caiman
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters NHIndustries
First flight 17 June 1997 18 December 1995
Year introduced 1999 2004
Number produced 116 units 471 units
Average unit price -- $42 million
Wingspan 12.6 m 16.3 m
Height 4.4 m 5.3 m
Length 14.3 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 324 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 790 km 880 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,920 kg 10,600 kg
Empty weight 2,618 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 713 kW 2 x 1,693 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.