Dhruv vs Mi-38
Dhruv vs Mi-38 at a glance — top speed 280 vs 300 km/h, range 630 vs 880 km, max takeoff weight 5,580 vs 15,600 kg, built 335 vs 13 units.
Specifications
|
Dhruv |
Mi-38 |
| Origin country |
🇮🇳 India |
🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
HAL |
Mil |
| First flight |
20 August 1992 |
22 December 2003 |
| Year introduced |
2002 |
2019 |
| Number produced |
335 units |
13 units |
| Average unit price |
$12 million |
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| Wingspan |
13.2 m |
21.1 m |
| Height |
5.0 m |
5.1 m |
| Length |
15.9 m |
19.7 m |
| Maximum speed |
280 km/h |
300 km/h |
| Operational range |
630 km |
880 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,400 m |
5,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
5,580 kg |
15,600 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,445 kg |
8,300 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 807 kW
|
2 x 2,059 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Dhruv or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Dhruv's 280 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Dhruv or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a longer range at 880 km compared to the Dhruv's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Dhruv or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a higher service ceiling at 5,100 meters (16,732 ft) compared to the Dhruv's 4,400 meters (14,435 ft).
Which is heavier, the Dhruv or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,600 kg compared to the Dhruv's 5,580 kg.
Which is larger, the Dhruv or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the Dhruv's 15.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Dhruv or Mi-38?
The Dhruv entered service first in 2002, 17 years before the Mi-38 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv or Mi-38?
The Dhruv has been produced in greater numbers with 335 units compared to 13 units of the Mi-38.
