AS565 Panther vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2

French multipurpose military helicopter, used extensively in combat search and rescue, antisubmarine warfare, and transport tasks since the 1980s.
Picture of AS565 Panther
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 28 February 1984
Year introduced 1986
Number produced units
Average unit price $7 million
French multi-role helicopter, modern variant known for its use in offshore transportation and emergency medical services globally.
Picture of H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
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
Wing area 112.0 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m
Height 4.0 m â—‰
Length 13.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 306 km/h
Operational range 827 km
Service ceiling 5,865 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,380 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 635 kW â—‰
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan -- m
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 14.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range -- km
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—‰
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Photo of AS565 Panther by Towpilot. Photo of H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 by Flyblackarrow.