Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin 2
Eurocopter EC155B
1997 · Twin-engine intermediate turbine helicopter
The EC155 was originally named Aerospatiale AS365N4 Dauphine but was absorbed by the new company Eurocopter. Featuring a larger cabin than the AS365, a modified Dauphin prototype first flew on June 17, 1997.
Production model called EC155B first flew on March 11, 1998 width deliveries starting in March 1999. Built in France and powered by 2 Turbomeca Arriel 2C1 engines, was succeeded by the EC155B1 variant of identical size by powered by Arriel 2C2
Production model called EC155B first flew on March 11, 1998 width deliveries starting in March 1999. Built in France and powered by 2 Turbomeca Arriel 2C1 engines, was succeeded by the EC155B1 variant of identical size by powered by Arriel 2C2
Specifications
| Engine | 2 x Safran Arriel 2C1 839 shp |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2 + 13 |
| Length (m) | 14.3 |
| Height (m) | 4.35 |
| Blades | 5 |
| Rotor diam. (m) | 12.6 |
| Disc area (m2) | 124.7 |
| Weight (kgs) | Max: 4800 |
| Speed (km/h) | Max: 324 |
