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Dhruv vs H135M / EC365

HAL Dhruv military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Dhruv
Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
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Specifications
Dhruv H135M / EC365
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer HAL Airbus Helicopters
First flight 20 August 1992 15 February 1994
Year introduced 2002 1996
Number produced 335 units 1400 units
Average unit price $12 million $12 million
Wingspan 13.2 m 10.2 m
Height 5.0 m 3.5 m
Length 15.9 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 280 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 630 km 630 km
Service ceiling 4,400 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,580 kg 2,900 kg
Empty weight 4,445 kg 1,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 404 kW 2 x 260 kW
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Overview

The Dhruv and the H135M / EC365 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by HAL and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 280 km/h for the Dhruv vs 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365. The Dhruv has an operational range of 630 km vs 630 km for the H135M / EC365. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,400 m for the Dhruv.

The Dhruv has been produced in 335 units vs 1,400 for the H135M / EC365. Unit cost is $12M for the Dhruv vs $12M for the H135M / EC365. The Dhruv first flew 2 years before the H135M / EC365 (1992 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Dhruv or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the Dhruv's 280 km/h, a difference of 7 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Dhruv or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a longer range at 630 km compared to the Dhruv's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Dhruv or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 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 Dhruv or H135M / EC365?
The Dhruv has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,580 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the Dhruv or H135M / EC365?
The Dhruv is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Dhruv or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the Dhruv at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Dhruv or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 6 years before the Dhruv which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 335 units of the Dhruv.