AW139 vs Dhruv
| Italian multi-purpose helicopter, highly significant in SAR, EMS, offshore transportation, law enforcement roles, since its introduction in 2003. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 3 February 2001 |
| Year of introduction | 2003 |
| Number produced | 1100 units |
| Average unit price | $15 million |
| 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 Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | HAL |
| First flight | 20 August 1992 |
| Year of introduction | 2002 |
| Number produced | 335 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
| Height | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,622 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,141 kW ◉ |
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| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 638 km |
| Service ceiling | 4,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,580 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,445 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 807 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Dhruv by Noel Reynolds.