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Dhruv vs KUH-1 Surion

Dhruv vs KUH-1 Surion at a glance — top speed 280 vs 270 km/h, range 630 vs 828 km, max takeoff weight 5,580 vs 8,709 kg, built 335 vs 170 units.

HAL Dhruv military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Dhruv
KAI KUH-1 Surion military helicopters side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KUH-1 Surion
Specifications
Dhruv KUH-1 Surion
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer HAL KAI
First flight 20 August 1992 10 March 2010
Year introduced 2002 2013
Number produced 335 units 170 units
Average unit price $12 million $21 million
Wingspan 13.2 m 15.8 m
Height 5.0 m 4.5 m
Length 15.9 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 280 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 630 km 828 km
Service ceiling 4,400 m 3,048 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,580 kg 8,709 kg
Empty weight 4,445 kg 4,973 kg
Total thrust 2 x 807 kW 2 x 1,228 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Dhruv or KUH-1 Surion?
The Dhruv is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 270 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Dhruv or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion has a longer range at 828 km compared to the Dhruv's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Dhruv or KUH-1 Surion?
The Dhruv has a higher service ceiling at 4,400 meters (14,435 ft) compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Dhruv or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,709 kg compared to the Dhruv's 5,580 kg.
Which is larger, the Dhruv or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Dhruv's 15.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Dhruv or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the Dhruv at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Dhruv or KUH-1 Surion?
The Dhruv entered service first in 2002, 11 years before the KUH-1 Surion which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv or KUH-1 Surion?
The Dhruv has been produced in greater numbers with 335 units compared to 170 units of the KUH-1 Surion.