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Dhruv vs H120 / EC120 Colibri

HAL Dhruv military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Dhruv
Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H120 / EC120 Colibri
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Specifications
Dhruv H120 / EC120 Colibri
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer HAL Airbus Helicopters
First flight 20 August 1992 9 June 1995
Year introduced 2002 1998
Number produced 335 units 700 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wingspan 13.2 m 10.0 m
Height 5.0 m 3.4 m
Length 15.9 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 280 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 630 km 727 km
Service ceiling 4,400 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,580 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 4,445 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 404 kW 1 x 376 kW
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Overview

The Dhruv and the H120 / EC120 Colibri are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by HAL and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 280 km/h for the Dhruv vs 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The Dhruv has an operational range of 630 km vs 727 km for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 4,400 m for the Dhruv. At 5,580 kg MTOW, the Dhruv is 3.3x the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.

The Dhruv has been produced in 335 units vs 700 for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The Dhruv first flew 3 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri (1992 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Dhruv or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The Dhruv is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 278 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Dhruv or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the Dhruv's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Dhruv or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the Dhruv's 4,400 meters (14,435 ft).
Which is heavier, the Dhruv or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The Dhruv has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,580 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Dhruv or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The Dhruv is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Dhruv or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 4 years before the Dhruv which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 335 units of the Dhruv.