Dhruv vs NH90

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 Helicopter
Manufacturer HAL
First flight 20 August 1992
Year of introduction 2002
Number produced 335 units
Average unit price $12 million
European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s.
Picture of NH90
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer NHIndustries
First flight 18 December 1995
Year of introduction 2004
Number produced 471 units
Average unit price $42 million
Wingspan -- m
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
Wingspan 16.3 m
Height 5.3 m
Length 19.6 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h
Operational range 880 km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 10,600 kg
Empty weight 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,693 kW
3-view profile of NH90

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Dhruv by Noel Reynolds.