Dhruv vs Z-20
Dhruv vs Z-20 at a glance — top speed 280 vs 360 km/h, range 630 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 5,580 vs 10,000 kg, built 335 vs 230 units.
Specifications
|
Dhruv |
Z-20 |
| Origin country |
🇮🇳 India |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
HAL |
Harbin |
| First flight |
20 August 1992 |
23 December 2013 |
| Year introduced |
2002 |
2019 |
| Number produced |
335 units |
230 units |
| Average unit price |
$12 million |
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| Wingspan |
13.2 m |
16.0 m |
| Height |
5.0 m |
5.3 m |
| Length |
15.9 m |
20.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
280 km/h |
360 km/h |
| Operational range |
630 km |
560 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,400 m |
6,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
5,580 kg |
10,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,445 kg |
5,000 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 807 kW
|
2 x 1,600 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Dhruv or Z-20?
The Z-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the Dhruv's 280 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Dhruv or Z-20?
The Dhruv has a longer range at 630 km compared to the Z-20's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Dhruv or Z-20?
The Z-20 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Dhruv's 4,400 meters (14,435 ft).
Which is heavier, the Dhruv or Z-20?
The Z-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,000 kg compared to the Dhruv's 5,580 kg.
Which is larger, the Dhruv or Z-20?
The Z-20 is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the Dhruv's 15.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Dhruv or Z-20?
The Dhruv entered service first in 2002, 17 years before the Z-20 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv or Z-20?
The Dhruv has been produced in greater numbers with 335 units compared to 230 units of the Z-20.
