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H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 vs UH-60 Black Hawk

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
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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 590 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 357 kW 2 x 604 kW
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Overview

The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 324 km/h for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has an operational range of 790 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 4,572 m for the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 2.2x the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 4,920 kg.

The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has been produced in 116 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 23 years before the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 (1974 vs 1997).

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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 H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a longer range at 790 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 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.