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Dhruv vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2

Dhruv vs H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 at a glance — top speed 280 vs 324 km/h, range 630 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 5,580 vs 4,920 kg, built 335 vs 116 units.

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🇮🇳 Dhruv
Specifications
Dhruv H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer HAL Airbus Helicopters
First flight 20 August 1992 17 June 1997
Year introduced 2002 1999
Number produced 335 units 116 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wingspan 13.2 m 12.6 m
Height 5.0 m 4.4 m
Length 15.9 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 280 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 630 km 790 km
Service ceiling 4,400 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,580 kg 4,920 kg
Empty weight 4,445 kg 2,618 kg
Total thrust 2 x 807 kW 2 x 713 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Dhruv or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the Dhruv's 280 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Dhruv or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a longer range at 790 km compared to the Dhruv's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Dhruv or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the Dhruv's 4,400 meters (14,435 ft).
Which is heavier, the Dhruv or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The Dhruv has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,580 kg compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 4,920 kg.
Which is larger, the Dhruv or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The Dhruv is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2's 14.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Dhruv or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2 entered service first in 1999, 3 years before the Dhruv which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv or H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2?
The Dhruv has been produced in greater numbers with 335 units compared to 116 units of the H155 / EC155 Dauphin 2.