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Dhruv vs H145M / EC645

HAL Dhruv military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Dhruv
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
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Specifications
Dhruv H145M / EC645
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer HAL Airbus Helicopters
First flight 20 August 1992 12 June 1999
Year introduced 2002 2002
Number produced 335 units 1500 units
Average unit price $12 million $25 million
Wingspan 13.2 m 10.8 m
Height 5.0 m 3.5 m
Length 15.9 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 280 km/h 269 km/h
Operational range 630 km 660 km
Service ceiling 4,400 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,580 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 4,445 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 807 kW 2 x 550 kW
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Overview

The Dhruv and the H145M / EC645 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by HAL and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 280 km/h for the Dhruv vs 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645. The Dhruv has an operational range of 630 km vs 660 km for the H145M / EC645. The H145M / EC645 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,400 m for the Dhruv.

The Dhruv has been produced in 335 units vs 1,500 for the H145M / EC645. Unit cost is $12M for the Dhruv vs $25M for the H145M / EC645. The Dhruv first flew 7 years before the H145M / EC645 (1992 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Dhruv or H145M / EC645?
The Dhruv is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Dhruv or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the Dhruv's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Dhruv or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Dhruv's 4,400 meters (14,435 ft).
Which is heavier, the Dhruv or H145M / EC645?
The Dhruv has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,580 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the Dhruv or H145M / EC645?
The Dhruv is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Dhruv or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Dhruv at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Dhruv or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 0 years before the Dhruv which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 335 units of the Dhruv.