Dhruv vs SA 315B Lama
Overview
The Dhruv and the SA 315B Lama are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by HAL and Aérospatiale respectively.
Top speed is 280 km/h for the Dhruv vs 192 km/h for the SA 315B Lama. The Dhruv has an operational range of 630 km vs 515 km for the SA 315B Lama. The SA 315B Lama operates at altitudes up to 5,400 m compared to 4,400 m for the Dhruv. At 5,580 kg MTOW, the Dhruv is 2.4x the SA 315B Lama's 2,300 kg.
The Dhruv has been produced in 335 units vs 400 for the SA 315B Lama. The SA 315B Lama first flew 23 years before the Dhruv (1969 vs 1992).
| Indian utility helicopter, notable for extensive deployment in diverse Indian military and civil operations since the early 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | HAL |
| First flight | 20 August 1992 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 335 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
| French single-engined utility helicopter, developed in the late 1960s and introduced in the early 1970s, designed specifically for exceptional high-altitude operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 17 March 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 400 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 13.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 280 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 630 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,580 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,445 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 404 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 95.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 192 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 515 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,021 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 649 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Dhruv or SA 315B Lama?
The Dhruv is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the SA 315B Lama's 192 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Dhruv or SA 315B Lama?
The Dhruv has a longer range at 630 km compared to the SA 315B Lama's 515 km.
Which can fly higher, the Dhruv or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama has a higher service ceiling at 5,400 meters (17,716 ft) compared to the Dhruv's 4,400 meters (14,435 ft).
Which is heavier, the Dhruv or SA 315B Lama?
The Dhruv has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,580 kg compared to the SA 315B Lama's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Dhruv or SA 315B Lama?
The Dhruv is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the SA 315B Lama's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Dhruv or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama entered service first in 1971, 31 years before the Dhruv which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama has been produced in greater numbers with 400 units compared to 335 units of the Dhruv.