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Prachand vs T129 ATAK

Prachand vs T129 ATAK at a glance — top speed 280 vs 281 km/h, range 700 vs 537 km, max takeoff weight 5,800 vs 5,056 kg.

Specifications
Prachand T129 ATAK
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer HAL TAI
First flight 29 March 2010 28 September 2009
Year introduced 2021 2014
Number produced 19 units N/A
Average unit price $32.6 million $50 million
Wing area -- m² 111.2 m²
Wingspan 13.2 m 11.9 m
Height 4.4 m 3.4 m
Length 15.8 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 280 km/h 281 km/h
Operational range 700 km 537 km
Service ceiling 6,500 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,800 kg 5,056 kg
Empty weight 2,250 kg 2,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,068 kW 2 x 1,024 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Prachand or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK is faster with a maximum speed of 281 km/h compared to the Prachand's 280 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Prachand or T129 ATAK?
The Prachand has a longer range at 700 km compared to the T129 ATAK's 537 km.
Which can fly higher, the Prachand or T129 ATAK?
The Prachand has a higher service ceiling at 6,500 meters (21,325 ft) compared to the T129 ATAK's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Prachand or T129 ATAK?
The Prachand has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,800 kg compared to the T129 ATAK's 5,056 kg.
Which is larger, the Prachand or T129 ATAK?
The Prachand is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the T129 ATAK's 14.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Prachand or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the Prachand at $33 million.
Which entered service first, the Prachand or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK entered service first in 2014, 7 years before the Prachand which entered service in 2021.