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Dhruv vs SH-60 Seahawk

Dhruv vs SH-60 Seahawk at a glance — top speed 280 vs 270 km/h, range 630 vs 830 km, max takeoff weight 5,580 vs 9,926 kg, built 335 vs 938 units.

HAL Dhruv military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Dhruv
Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-60 Seahawk
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 807 kW 2 x 1,410 kW
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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.