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H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 vs Z-9 Haitun

H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 vs Z-9 Haitun at a glance — top speed 324 vs 315 km/h, range 790 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 4,920 vs 4,100 kg, built 116 vs 200 units.

Airbus Helicopters H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
Harbin Z-9 Haitun military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-9 Haitun
Specifications
H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 Z-9 Haitun
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Harbin
First flight 17 June 1997 1 January 1981
Year introduced 1999 1994
Number produced 116 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 12.6 m 11.9 m
Height 4.4 m 3.5 m
Length 14.3 m 13.7 m
Maximum speed 324 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 790 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,920 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 2,618 kg 2,050 kg
Total thrust 2 x 713 kW 2 x 544 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or Z-9 Haitun?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 315 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun 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 Z-9 Haitun?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,920 kg compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or Z-9 Haitun?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 13.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun entered service first in 1994, 5 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 Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 116 units of the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2.