Dhruv vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
| Indian utility helicopter, notable for extensive deployment in diverse Indian military and civil operations since the early 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | HAL |
| First flight | 20 August 1992 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 335 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
| French multi-role helicopter, modern variant known for its use in offshore transportation and emergency medical services globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 17 June 1997 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 116 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h |
| Operational range | 638 km |
| Service ceiling | 4,400 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,580 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,445 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 807 kW â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,920 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,618 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 713 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Dhruv by Noel Reynolds.
Photo of H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 by Flyblackarrow.