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Aérospatiale Eurocopter AS365 / EC155 Dauphin

Aérospatiale · Utility/Transport · France · Cold War (1970–1991)

Aérospatiale Eurocopter AS365 / EC155 Dauphin — Utility/Transport
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The Eurocopter, later Airbus Helicopters AS365 Dauphin, originally known as the Aérospatiale SA 365 Dauphin 2, is a medium-weight multipurpose twin-engine helicopter produced by Airbus Helicopters. It was originally developed and manufactured by French firm Aérospatiale, which was merged into the multinational Eurocopter company during the 1990s, and since 2014 Eurocopter was renamed Airbus Helicopters. Since entering production in 1975, the type has been in continuous production for more than 40 years, with the last delivery in 2021. The intended successor to the Dauphin is the Airbus Helicopters H160, which entered operational service in 2021.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
Utility/Transport
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
France
Manufacturer
Aérospatiale
Co-Manufacturer
Eurocopter / Airbus
Operator
Coast Guard / military / offshore / 50+ nations
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1975
Produced
1200
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$8M
Propulsion
Turboprop
Engine
2x Turboméca Arriel 2C2 turboshaft
Thrust / Power
1,600 shp total
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
44.2
Wingspan (ft)
39.2
Empty Weight (lb)
5150
MTOW (lb)
9480
Payload (lb)
2976
Endurance (hr)
4
Service Ceiling (ft)
15090
Range (mi)
460
Max Speed (mph)
184
Armament
AS-15TT anti-ship; torpedoes; 20mm cannon (Panther)