Dhruv vs H145M / EC645
| 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 |
| German utility helicopter, recognized for military application and primarily used for search and rescue, medical evacuation, and troop transportation. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 12 June 1999 |
| Year of introduction | 2002 |
| Number produced | 1500 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,585 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,792 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 550 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Dhruv by Noel Reynolds.