Dhruv vs UH-60 Black Hawk
| 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 |
| American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 29 November 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 5000 units |
| Average unit price | $21 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 â—‰ |
| 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 | 16.4 m |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 590 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,208 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Dhruv by Noel Reynolds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Dhruv or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the Dhruv's 280 km/h, a difference of 14 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Dhruv or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Dhruv has a longer range at 630 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the Dhruv or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the Dhruv's 4,400 meters (14,435 ft).
Which is heavier, the Dhruv or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the Dhruv's 5,580 kg.
Which is larger, the Dhruv or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Dhruv's 15.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Dhruv or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the Dhruv at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Dhruv or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 23 years before the Dhruv which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 335 units of the Dhruv.