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Dhruv vs Z-9 Haitun

HAL Dhruv military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Dhruv
Harbin Z-9 Haitun military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-9 Haitun
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Specifications
Dhruv Z-9 Haitun
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer HAL Harbin
First flight 20 August 1992 1 January 1981
Year introduced 2002 1994
Number produced 335 units 200 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wingspan 13.2 m 11.9 m
Height 5.0 m 3.5 m
Length 15.9 m 13.7 m
Maximum speed 280 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 630 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 4,400 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,580 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 4,445 kg 2,050 kg
Total thrust 2 x 404 kW 2 x 272 kW
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Overview

The Dhruv and the Z-9 Haitun are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by HAL and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 280 km/h for the Dhruv vs 315 km/h for the Z-9 Haitun. The Dhruv has an operational range of 630 km vs 1,000 km for the Z-9 Haitun. The Z-9 Haitun 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 200 for the Z-9 Haitun. The Z-9 Haitun first flew 11 years before the Dhruv (1981 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Dhruv or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Dhruv's 280 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Dhruv or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Dhruv's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Dhruv or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun 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-9 Haitun?
The Dhruv has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,580 kg compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Dhruv or Z-9 Haitun?
The Dhruv is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 13.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Dhruv or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun entered service first in 1994, 8 years before the Dhruv which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv or Z-9 Haitun?
The Dhruv has been produced in greater numbers with 335 units compared to 200 units of the Z-9 Haitun.