COMMON
EC55
Airbus H155 (EC155)
Dauphin
“Coast Guard's go-to. Rescue swimmers exit here.”
Airbus Helicopters · helicopter
Length
46 ft 7 in
Wingspan
40 ft 10 in (rotor)
Max speed
165 kts
Range
430 nmi
Ceiling
15,000 ft
Engines
2x Turbomeca Arriel 2C2
Crew
2
Max passengers
12
Built
120
A twin-engine medium helicopter for search and rescue, law enforcement, and VIP transport. The US Coast Guard flies it as the MH-65 Dolphin.
Fun fact
Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphins have rescued thousands from hurricanes, floods, and maritime emergencies.
How to spot one
Medium twin helicopter with Fenestron. Retractable landing gear. VIP transport role.
Crews call it
The One-Fifty-Five
Sounds like
Fenestron tail, Spheriflex rotor head — one of the quietest medium helicopters
Related
One might be overhead right now.
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