H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Bell respectively. Top speed is 324 km/h for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has an operational range of 790 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" operates at altitudes up to 5,910 m compared to 4,572 m for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has been produced in 116 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 41 years before the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 (1956 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 utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 22 October 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 16000 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 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 | 14.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 510 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,910 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,309 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,087 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 820 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a longer range at 790 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,920 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 40 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 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 116 units of the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2.