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Dhruv vs H160M Guépard

HAL Dhruv military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Dhruv
Airbus Helicopters H160M Guépard military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H160M Guépard
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Specifications
Dhruv H160M Guépard
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer HAL Airbus Helicopters
First flight 20 August 1992 13 March 2015
Year introduced 2002 2021
Number produced 335 units 1 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wingspan 13.2 m 13.4 m
Height 5.0 m 4.0 m
Length 15.9 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 280 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 630 km 880 km
Service ceiling 4,400 m 5,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,580 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 4,445 kg 4,240 kg
Total thrust 2 x 807 kW 2 x 956 kW
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Overview

The Dhruv and the H160M Guépard are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by HAL and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 280 km/h for the Dhruv vs 325 km/h for the H160M Guépard. The Dhruv has an operational range of 630 km vs 880 km for the H160M Guépard. The H160M Guépard operates at altitudes up to 5,900 m compared to 4,400 m for the Dhruv.

The Dhruv has been produced in 335 units vs 1 for the H160M Guépard. The Dhruv first flew 23 years before the H160M Guépard (1992 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Dhruv or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the Dhruv's 280 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Dhruv or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard has a longer range at 880 km compared to the Dhruv's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Dhruv or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the Dhruv's 4,400 meters (14,435 ft).
Which is heavier, the Dhruv or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Dhruv's 5,580 kg.
Which is larger, the Dhruv or H160M Guépard?
The Dhruv is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the H160M Guépard's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Dhruv or H160M Guépard?
The Dhruv entered service first in 2002, 19 years before the H160M Guépard which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv or H160M Guépard?
The Dhruv has been produced in greater numbers with 335 units compared to 1 units of the H160M Guépard.