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Dhruv vs Mi-38

HAL Dhruv military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Dhruv
Mil Mi-38 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-38
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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 --
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 404 kW 2 x 1,030 kW
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Overview

The Dhruv and the Mi-38 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by HAL and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 280 km/h for the Dhruv vs 300 km/h for the Mi-38. The Dhruv has an operational range of 630 km vs 880 km for the Mi-38. The Mi-38 operates at altitudes up to 5,100 m compared to 4,400 m for the Dhruv. At 15,600 kg MTOW, the Mi-38 is 2.8x the Dhruv's 5,580 kg.

The Dhruv has been produced in 335 units vs 13 for the Mi-38. The Dhruv first flew 11 years before the Mi-38 (1992 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.