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Dhruv vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Dhruv vs UH-60 Black Hawk at a glance — top speed 280 vs 294 km/h, range 630 vs 2,221 km, max takeoff weight 5,580 vs 10,659 kg, built 335 vs 5,000 units.

HAL Dhruv military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Dhruv
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
Specifications
Dhruv UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer HAL Sikorsky
First flight 20 August 1992 29 November 1974
Year introduced 2002 1979
Number produced 335 units 5000 units
Average unit price $12 million $21 million
Wingspan 13.2 m 16.4 m
Height 5.0 m 4.9 m
Length 15.9 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 280 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 630 km 2,221 km
Service ceiling 4,400 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,580 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 4,445 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 807 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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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 UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 2,221 km compared to the Dhruv's 630 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.