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Prachand vs EC665 Tiger

Prachand vs EC665 Tiger at a glance — top speed 280 vs 315 km/h, range 700 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 5,800 vs 6,100 kg, built 19 vs 180 units.

HAL Prachand military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Prachand
Eurocopter EC665 Tiger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 EC665 Tiger
Specifications
Prachand EC665 Tiger
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer HAL Eurocopter
First flight 29 March 2010 27 April 1991
Year introduced 2021 2002
Number produced 19 units 180 units
Average unit price $32.6 million $36 million
Wingspan 13.2 m 4.5 m
Height 4.4 m 3.8 m
Length 15.8 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 280 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 700 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,500 m 2,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,800 kg 6,100 kg
Empty weight 2,250 kg 4,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,068 kW 2 x 958 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Prachand or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Prachand's 280 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Prachand or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Prachand's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Prachand or EC665 Tiger?
The Prachand has a higher service ceiling at 6,500 meters (21,325 ft) compared to the EC665 Tiger's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the Prachand or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the Prachand's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Prachand or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the Prachand's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Prachand or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the Prachand at $33 million.
Which entered service first, the Prachand or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger entered service first in 2002, 19 years before the Prachand which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Prachand or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has been produced in greater numbers with 180 units compared to 19 units of the Prachand.