Comparison of Bell 222 and Eurocopter MH-65 Dolphin [S]ave
| Attribute |  Eurocopter MH-65 Dolphin × |  Bell 222 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Eurocopter | Bell Helicopter |
| Model | Eurocopter MH-65 Dolphin | Bell 222 |
| Country | France | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1980 | 1975 |
| Manufactured to (year) | - | 1991 |
| Type | Military Helicopters | Light Helicopters |
| Icao | MH-65 | B222 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x Turbomeca Arriel 2C2-CG | 2x Lycoming LTS101-650C-3 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 853 | 620 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 333 | 257 |
| Travel range (km) | 657 | 604 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5,486 | 6,096 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 8.89 | 8.13 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 4,300 | 3,670 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 3,403 | 3,670 |
| Max payload (kg) | 1,537 | 1,100 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 1,249 | 893 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 4 | 9 |
| Cabin height (m) | - | 1.46 |
| Cabin width (m) | - | 1.46 |
| Cabin length (m) | - | 2.1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 13.53 | 15.1 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 2.38 | 1.6 |
| Wing span (m) | 11.94 | 12.1 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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