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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the utility / transport helicopters category.
01 / Overview
Airbus Helicopters H155
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · POST-COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the utility / transport helicopters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1997
- Service Entry Year1999
- Crew1
- Passengers13
- Primary RolePassenger transport, offshore support, VIP corporate transport, casualty transport
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine TypeTurbomeca Arriel 2C2
- Number of Engines2
- Engine Power (each)1,020 kW
- Transmission Rating1,400 kW
- Rotor ConfigurationSingle main rotor with fenestron tail rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter12.6 m
- Main Rotor Blades4
- Anti-Torque TypeFenestron
▣Performance10MOD.10
- Top Speed324 km/h
- Cruise Speed260 km/h
- Never-Exceed Speed (VNE)324 km/h
- Service Ceiling4,572 m
- Hover Ceiling (IGE)2,500 m
- Hover Ceiling (OGE)1,800 m
- Range857 km
- Ferry Range985 km
- Rate of Climb8.9 m/s
- Endurance360
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Fuselage Length14.3 m
- Height4.35 m
- Rotor Disc Area124.7
- Empty Weight2,618 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight4,950 kg
- Useful Load2,302 kg
- Cabin Volume7.1
◆Armament & Mission5MOD.5
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload1,300 kg
- GunNone (civil variant)
- Sling Load Capacity1,600 kg
- Rescue HoistYes
▤Avionics4MOD.4
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Variants3
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1997
- Operational StatusActive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1997Production started
29
years in service
365
units produced
6
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
30UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS6POST-COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS130PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Autopilot/AFCS (Automatic Flight Control System) is an avionics suite that automatically controls a helicopter’s attitude, navigation and flight path, providing stability augmentation and reducing pilot workload.
A glass cockpit is an aircraft cockpit featuring electronic instrument displays, typically LCD or CRT screens, replacing traditional analog gauges.
A mechanical device used to lift personnel or cargo via a cable, typically mounted on helicopters for rescue or recovery operations.
A radar system used to detect and track precipitation, storm intensity, and wind patterns to assist in flight operations and mission planning.
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