Dhruv
Type: Utility Helicopter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: India
Manufacturer: HAL
Overview
The HAL Dhruv is an indigenous multi-role utility helicopter developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the Indian Armed Forces. It serves in transport, observation, air ambulance, and armed reconnaissance roles. The armed variant, known as Rudra, adds significant firepower with anti-tank missiles and a turret-mounted gun system.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 2 |
|---|---|
| range | 630 km |
| ceiling | 21,000 ft |
| engines | 2x Shakti (Turbomeca Ardiden 1H1) |
| max_speed | 280 km/h |
| max_weight | 5,500 kg |
| passengers | 12-14 troops |
| rotor_diameter | 13.2 m |
Operators
- India
- Ecuador
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