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Dhruv vs W-3 Sokol

HAL Dhruv military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Dhruv
PZL-Świdnik W-3 Sokol military helicopters side profile drawing
🇵🇱 W-3 Sokol
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Specifications
Dhruv W-3 Sokol
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer HAL PZL-Świdnik
First flight 20 August 1992 16 November 1979
Year introduced 2002 1986
Number produced 335 units 149 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wingspan 13.2 m 15.7 m
Height 5.0 m 5.1 m
Length 15.9 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 280 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 630 km 745 km
Service ceiling 4,400 m 4,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,580 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 4,445 kg 3,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 807 kW 2 x 662 kW
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Overview

The Dhruv and the W-3 Sokol are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by HAL and PZL-Świdnik respectively.

Top speed is 280 km/h for the Dhruv vs 260 km/h for the W-3 Sokol. The Dhruv has an operational range of 630 km vs 745 km for the W-3 Sokol. The W-3 Sokol operates at altitudes up to 4,910 m compared to 4,400 m for the Dhruv.

The Dhruv has been produced in 335 units vs 149 for the W-3 Sokol. The W-3 Sokol first flew 13 years before the Dhruv (1979 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Dhruv or W-3 Sokol?
The Dhruv is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the W-3 Sokol's 260 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Dhruv or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol has a longer range at 745 km compared to the Dhruv's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Dhruv or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol has a higher service ceiling at 4,910 meters (16,108 ft) compared to the Dhruv's 4,400 meters (14,435 ft).
Which is heavier, the Dhruv or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the Dhruv's 5,580 kg.
Which is larger, the Dhruv or W-3 Sokol?
The Dhruv is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the W-3 Sokol's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Dhruv or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol entered service first in 1986, 16 years before the Dhruv which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv or W-3 Sokol?
The Dhruv has been produced in greater numbers with 335 units compared to 149 units of the W-3 Sokol.