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AW149 vs Dhruv

AW149 vs Dhruv at a glance — top speed 310 vs 280 km/h, range 1,009 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 8,600 vs 5,580 kg, built 31 vs 335 units.

AgustaWestland AW149 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW149
HAL Dhruv military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Dhruv
Specifications
AW149 Dhruv
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland HAL
First flight 13 November 2009 20 August 1992
Year introduced 2014 2002
Number produced 31 units 335 units
Average unit price $16 million $12 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 13.2 m
Height 5.1 m 5.0 m
Length 17.6 m 15.9 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 1,009 km 630 km
Service ceiling 6,095 m 4,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,600 kg 5,580 kg
Empty weight 4,720 kg 4,445 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,476 kW 2 x 807 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW149 or Dhruv?
The AW149 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 AW149 or Dhruv?
The AW149 has a longer range at 1,009 km compared to the Dhruv's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or Dhruv?
The AW149 has a higher service ceiling at 6,095 meters (19,996 ft) compared to the Dhruv's 4,400 meters (14,435 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or Dhruv?
The AW149 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,600 kg compared to the Dhruv's 5,580 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or Dhruv?
The AW149 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Dhruv's 15.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW149 or Dhruv?
The AW149 is more expensive at approximately $16 million per unit compared to the Dhruv at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the AW149 or Dhruv?
The Dhruv entered service first in 2002, 12 years before the AW149 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW149 or Dhruv?
The Dhruv has been produced in greater numbers with 335 units compared to 31 units of the AW149.