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AW139 vs Dhruv

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
HAL Dhruv military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Dhruv
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Specifications
AW139 Dhruv
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland HAL
First flight 3 February 2001 20 August 1992
Year introduced 2003 2002
Number produced 1100 units 335 units
Average unit price $15 million $12 million
Wingspan 13.8 m 13.2 m
Height 3.7 m 5.0 m
Length 13.8 m 15.9 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 630 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 5,580 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 4,445 kg
Total thrust 2 x 571 kW 2 x 404 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the Dhruv are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and HAL respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 280 km/h for the Dhruv. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 630 km for the Dhruv. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,400 m for the Dhruv.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 335 for the Dhruv. Unit cost is $15M for the AW139 vs $12M for the Dhruv. The Dhruv first flew 9 years before the AW139 (1992 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or Dhruv?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Dhruv's 280 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or Dhruv?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the Dhruv's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or Dhruv?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Dhruv's 4,400 meters (14,435 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or Dhruv?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the Dhruv's 5,580 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or Dhruv?
The Dhruv is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or Dhruv?
The AW139 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Dhruv at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or Dhruv?
The Dhruv entered service first in 2002, 1 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or Dhruv?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 335 units of the Dhruv.