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Dhruv vs SH-60 Seahawk

HAL Dhruv military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Dhruv
Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-60 Seahawk
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Specifications
Dhruv SH-60 Seahawk
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer HAL Sikorsky
First flight 20 August 1992 12 December 1979
Year introduced 2002 1984
Number produced 335 units 938 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area -- m² 210.2 m²
Wingspan 13.2 m 16.4 m
Height 5.0 m 5.2 m
Length 15.9 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 280 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 630 km 830 km
Service ceiling 4,400 m 3,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,580 kg 9,926 kg
Empty weight 4,445 kg 6,895 kg
Total thrust 2 x 404 kW 2 x 705 kW
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Overview

The Dhruv and the SH-60 Seahawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by HAL and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 280 km/h for the Dhruv vs 270 km/h for the SH-60 Seahawk. The Dhruv has an operational range of 630 km vs 830 km for the SH-60 Seahawk. The Dhruv operates at altitudes up to 4,400 m compared to 3,700 m for the SH-60 Seahawk.

The Dhruv has been produced in 335 units vs 938 for the SH-60 Seahawk. The SH-60 Seahawk first flew 13 years before the Dhruv (1979 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Dhruv or SH-60 Seahawk?
The Dhruv is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 270 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Dhruv or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a longer range at 830 km compared to the Dhruv's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Dhruv or SH-60 Seahawk?
The Dhruv has a higher service ceiling at 4,400 meters (14,435 ft) compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the Dhruv or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,926 kg compared to the Dhruv's 5,580 kg.
Which is larger, the Dhruv or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the Dhruv's 15.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Dhruv or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk entered service first in 1984, 18 years before the Dhruv which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has been produced in greater numbers with 938 units compared to 335 units of the Dhruv.