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407 vs Dhruv

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
HAL Dhruv military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Dhruv
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Specifications
407 Dhruv
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell HAL
First flight 29 June 1995 20 August 1992
Year introduced 1996 2002
Number produced 1600 units 335 units
Average unit price -- $12 million
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 13.2 m
Height 3.6 m 5.0 m
Length 12.7 m 15.9 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 600 km 630 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 4,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 5,580 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 4,445 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 404 kW
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Overview

The 407 and the Dhruv are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and HAL respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the 407 vs 280 km/h for the Dhruv. The 407 has an operational range of 600 km vs 630 km for the Dhruv. The 407 operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 4,400 m for the Dhruv. At 5,580 kg MTOW, the Dhruv is 2.0x the 407's 2,722 kg.

The 407 has been produced in 1,600 units vs 335 for the Dhruv. The Dhruv first flew 3 years before the 407 (1992 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or Dhruv?
The Dhruv is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or Dhruv?
The Dhruv has a longer range at 630 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or Dhruv?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the Dhruv's 4,400 meters (14,435 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or Dhruv?
The Dhruv has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,580 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or Dhruv?
The Dhruv is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or Dhruv?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 6 years before the Dhruv which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or Dhruv?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 335 units of the Dhruv.