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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
Dauphin 2
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1989–2021
Quantity
1,098
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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 Flight1975
- Service Entry Year1989
- Crew2
- Passengers10
- Primary RoleMedium-weight multipurpose twin-engine helicopter
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine TypeTurboméca Arriel 2C
- Number of Engines2
- Engine Power (each)670 kW
- Transmission Rating730 kW
- Rotor ConfigurationStarflex main rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter11.94 m
- Main Rotor Blades4
- Anti-Torque TypeFenestron
▣Performance10MOD.10
- Top Speed296 km/h
- Cruise Speed280 km/h
- Never-Exceed Speed (VNE)315 km/h
- Service Ceiling5,865 m
- Hover Ceiling (IGE)2,500 m
- Hover Ceiling (OGE)1,800 m
- Range827 km
- Ferry Range875 km
- Rate of Climb8.9 m/s
- Endurance450
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Fuselage Length13.73 m
- Height4.06 m
- Rotor Disc Area111.97
- Empty Weight2,411 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight4,250 kg
- Useful Load1,839 kg
- Cabin Volume6.5
◆Armament & Mission7MOD.7
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload1,200 kg
- Anti-Tank MissilesNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Rocket PodsNo
- Sling Load Capacity1,600 kg
- Rescue HoistYes
▤Avionics7MOD.7
⬢Survivability6MOD.6
▲Production2MOD.2
- Total Built1,117
- Variants12
◎Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start1975
- Production End2021
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1989Production started
- 1994Entered service
- 2021Production ended
37
years in service
32
years in production
1,098
units produced
33
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
26UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS11COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS55FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS59PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
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