Dhruv vs NH90 / Caiman
Dhruv vs NH90 / Caiman at a glance — top speed 280 vs 300 km/h, range 630 vs 880 km, max takeoff weight 5,580 vs 10,600 kg, built 335 vs 471 units.
Specifications
|
Dhruv |
NH90 / Caiman |
| Origin country |
🇮🇳 India |
🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
HAL |
NHIndustries |
| First flight |
20 August 1992 |
18 December 1995 |
| Year introduced |
2002 |
2004 |
| Number produced |
335 units |
471 units |
| Average unit price |
$12 million |
$42 million |
| Wingspan |
13.2 m |
16.3 m |
| Height |
5.0 m |
5.3 m |
| Length |
15.9 m |
19.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
280 km/h |
300 km/h |
| Operational range |
630 km |
880 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,400 m |
6,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
5,580 kg |
10,600 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,445 kg |
6,400 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 807 kW
|
2 x 1,693 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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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 NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Dhruv's 4,400 meters (14,435 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.
