Dhruv vs Z-9 Haitun
| 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 |
| Chinese utility helicopter, widely deployed for anti-submarine and SAR missions since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 1 January 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 638 km |
| Service ceiling | 4,400 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,580 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,445 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 807 kW â—‰ |
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| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,050 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 544 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Dhruv by Noel Reynolds.