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Dhruv vs KUH-1 Surion

HAL Dhruv military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Dhruv
KAI KUH-1 Surion military helicopters side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KUH-1 Surion
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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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Overview

The Dhruv and the KUH-1 Surion are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by HAL and KAI respectively.

Top speed is 280 km/h for the Dhruv vs 270 km/h for the KUH-1 Surion. The Dhruv has an operational range of 630 km vs 828 km for the KUH-1 Surion. The Dhruv operates at altitudes up to 4,400 m compared to 3,048 m for the KUH-1 Surion.

The Dhruv has been produced in 335 units vs 170 for the KUH-1 Surion. Unit cost is $12M for the Dhruv vs $21M for the KUH-1 Surion. The Dhruv first flew 18 years before the KUH-1 Surion (1992 vs 2010).

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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.