HAL Dhruv

The HAL Dhruv is a utility helicopter developed and manufactured by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It is being supplied to the Indian Armed Forces and a civilian variant is also available. The helicopter was first exported to Nepal and Israel and is on order by several other countries for both military and commercial uses. Military versions in production are for transport utility reconnaissance and MedEvac roles.

* HAL Dhruv: The HAL Dhruv (Sanskrit : ध्रुव, "Polaris ") is a utility helicopter developed and manufactured by India 's Hindustan Aeronautics ...1
The LCH is a derivative of the HAL Dhruv, which was inducted into the Indian armed forces.2
or the HAL DhruvHAL DhruvThe HAL Dhruv is a utility helicopter developed and manufactured by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited . Dhruv was first announced in November 1984.3
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government has this week taken delivery of a HAL Dhruv for their National Defence Force.5
A HAL Dhruv (IA-1105) of the Indian Army. The year 2002 saw the delivery of 12 Dhruv helicopters to the armed forces.6
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Made by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

The HAL Dhruv actually has a good record with four crashes and only one fatality in service since 2002.8
Enlarged MFD of HAL Dhruv at Farnborough 2006 : http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Im...9
first to receive the HAL Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), on 15 Sept. 2001. This was a quantum jump for the Army, which had previously operated only Cheetah and Chetak helicopters.10
US Army soldiers exit an Indian army HAL Dhruv advanced light helicopter from the 201st Army Aviation Squadron during static load training on Camp Bundela, India Next The report pulled up the premier aerospace company for its inability 11
The Hal Dhruv (Pole Star) is a multi-role helicopter developed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).12
HAL Dhruv Developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited with MBB of Germany (now Eurocopter Deutschland), the Navy received its first Dhruvs on 28 March 2002.13
The copter is an attack variant of the HAL Dhruv, which has been inducted into the armed forces. The copter was designed using a successful and proven helicopter as the base platform.14
More Users
Ecuadorian Air Force
Indian Air Force
Indian Navy
Height Main
4.05 m
Developed Into
HAL Light Combat Helicopter
Length Alt
52
Ferry Range Alt
30960.0
Jet Or Prop
prop
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Combat Radius Main
320.0
Height Alt
375.92
Introduced
2002
Max Speed Main
280.0
Power/mass Main
330
Missiles
4080.0
the Weapon system integration is still in progress and not operational
Power/mass Alt
720.0
Power Original
2x Turbomeca TM 333-2B2 turboshafts of 746 kW
Capacity
4
Status
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
12125.0
Ceiling Main
8382 m
Number Built
105
Crew
1
Combat Radius Alt
12000.0
Max Takeoff Weight Main
5500.0
Span Main
13.20 m
Area Main
137 m²
Primary user
Span Alt
43
Plane Or Copter?
Power Alt
1400.0
Engine(prop)
Shakti turboshafts
Manufacturer
Useful Load Main
2998.0
First Flight
20
Origin
India
National Origin
India
Climb Rate Main
8.9 m-s
Power Main
1000.0
Number Of Props
2
Climb Rate Alt
1771.0
Length Main
15.87 m
Area Alt
1472.0
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* AgustaWestland AW139* Bell 412* Bell 429* Eurocopter EC 145* Kazan Ansat* MD Helicopters MD Explorer* Sikorsky S-76
Max Speed Alt
10500.0
Related
* HAL Light Combat Helicopter* HAL Light Observation Helicopter
Empty Weight Main
2502.0
Ceiling Alt
27500.0
Ferry Range Main
827.0
Empty Weight Alt
5515.0
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