Dhruv vs NH90 / Caiman
| Indian utility helicopter, notable for extensive deployment in diverse Indian military and civil operations since the early 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | HAL |
| First flight | 20 August 1992 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 335 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
| European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | NHIndustries |
| First flight | 18 December 1995 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 471 units |
| Average unit price | $42 million |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 280 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 630 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,400 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,580 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,445 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 807 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 16.3 m |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 880 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,693 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Dhruv by Noel Reynolds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Dhruv or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman 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 NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the Dhruv's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Dhruv or NH90 / Caiman?
The Dhruv has a higher service ceiling at 4,400 meters (14,435 ft) compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Dhruv or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the Dhruv's 5,580 kg.
Which is larger, the Dhruv or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Dhruv's 15.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Dhruv or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the Dhruv at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Dhruv or NH90 / Caiman?
The Dhruv entered service first in 2002, 2 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 335 units of the Dhruv.