Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the utility / transport helicopters category.
01 / Overview
SA 365 C Dauphin 2
Category
Country
Production
1978–2021
Quantity
1,098
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · COLD WAR
17
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 Year1978
- Crew2
- Passengers11
- Primary RoleUtility / Transport Helicopter
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine TypeTurbomeca Arriel 1 turboshaft
- Number of Engines2
- Engine Power (each)470 kW
- Transmission Rating470 kW
- Rotor ConfigurationStarflex main rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter11.93 m
- Main Rotor Blades4
- Anti-Torque TypeFenestron
▣Performance10MOD.10
- Top Speed315 km/h
- Cruise Speed285 km/h
- Never-Exceed Speed (VNE)321 km/h
- Service Ceiling4,572 m
- Hover Ceiling (IGE)2,600 m
- Hover Ceiling (OGE)1,800 m
- Range875 km
- Ferry Range1,300 km
- Rate of Climb8.9 m/s
- Endurance420
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Fuselage Length13.68 m
- Height3.98 m
- Rotor Disc Area111.7
- Empty Weight2,240 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight3,400 kg
- Useful Load1,160 kg
- Cabin Volume5.5
◆Armament & Mission6MOD.6
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload1,160 kg
- Anti-Tank MissilesNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Rocket PodsNo
- Rescue HoistYes
▤Avionics7MOD.7
⬢Survivability6MOD.6
▲Production2MOD.2
- Total Built50
- Variants5
◎Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start1975
- Production End1981
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1978Production started
- 2021Production ended
48
years in service
43
years in production
1,098
units produced
30
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 4 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
SA 365 C DAUPHIN 2 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
SA 365 C Dauphin 2 
07 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
45UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS17COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS79FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS59PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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 mechanical device used to lift personnel or cargo via a cable, typically mounted on helicopters for rescue or recovery operations.
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