AW139 vs Dhruv

Italian multi-purpose helicopter, highly significant in SAR, EMS, offshore transportation, law enforcement roles, since its introduction in 2003.
Picture of AW139
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland
First flight 3 February 2001
Year introduced 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.
Picture of Dhruv
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
Height 3.7 m â—‰
Length 13.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 310 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 6,096 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,622 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,141 kW â—‰
3-view profile of AW139
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—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Dhruv by Noel Reynolds.