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Dhruv vs H215M / AS532 Cougar

Dhruv vs H215M / AS532 Cougar at a glance — top speed 280 vs 250 km/h, range 630 vs 573 km, max takeoff weight 5,580 vs 9,000 kg, built 335 vs 408 units.

HAL Dhruv military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Dhruv
Airbus Helicopters H215M / AS532 Cougar military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H215M / AS532 Cougar
Specifications
Dhruv H215M / AS532 Cougar
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer HAL Airbus Helicopters
First flight 20 August 1992 1 September 1978
Year introduced 2002 1978
Number produced 335 units 408 units
Average unit price $12 million $18 million
Wingspan 13.2 m 15.6 m
Height 5.0 m 4.8 m
Length 15.9 m 18.7 m
Maximum speed 280 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 630 km 573 km
Service ceiling 4,400 m 4,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,580 kg 9,000 kg
Empty weight 4,445 kg 4,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 807 kW 2 x 1,185 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Dhruv or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The Dhruv is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 250 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Dhruv or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The Dhruv has a longer range at 630 km compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 573 km.
Which can fly higher, the Dhruv or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The Dhruv has a higher service ceiling at 4,400 meters (14,435 ft) compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 4,100 meters (13,451 ft).
Which is heavier, the Dhruv or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,000 kg compared to the Dhruv's 5,580 kg.
Which is larger, the Dhruv or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the Dhruv's 15.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Dhruv or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Dhruv at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Dhruv or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar entered service first in 1978, 24 years before the Dhruv which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has been produced in greater numbers with 408 units compared to 335 units of the Dhruv.