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H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 vs UH-60 Black Hawk

H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 324 vs 294 km/h, range 790 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 4,920 vs 10,659 kg, built 116 vs 5,000 units.

Airbus Helicopters H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Sikorsky
First flight 17 June 1997 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1999 1979
Number produced 116 units 5000 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wingspan 12.6 m 16.4 m
Height 4.4 m 4.9 m
Length 14.3 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 324 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 790 km 2,221 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,920 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 2,618 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 713 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 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-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 4,920 kg.
Which is larger, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 14.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 20 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-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 116 units of the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2.