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Dhruv vs Z-20

HAL Dhruv military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Dhruv
Harbin Z-20 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-20
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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 --
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 404 kW 2 x 800 kW
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Overview

The Dhruv and the Z-20 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by HAL and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 280 km/h for the Dhruv vs 360 km/h for the Z-20. The Dhruv has an operational range of 630 km vs 560 km for the Z-20. The Z-20 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,400 m for the Dhruv.

The Dhruv has been produced in 335 units vs 230 for the Z-20. The Dhruv first flew 21 years before the Z-20 (1992 vs 2013).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.