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October 16th, 2017, 03:23 PM
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DRDO Dhruv
Does HAL Dhruv helicopter was manufactured by Defence Research and Development Organisation, if yes I need to know more?
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October 16th, 2017, 04:11 PM
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Re: DRDO Dhruv
I would like to tell you that Defence Research and Development Organisation did not manufactured HAL Dhruv helicopter and here I will let you know more about it. The HAL Dhruv is a utility helicopter developed Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) which in versions include transport, utility, reconnaissance and medical evacuation variants for Indian Armed Forces. HAL Dhruv Variants Military variants Mk.1 Mk.2 Mk.3 Mk.4 Civil variants Dhruv (C) Dhruv (CFW) Dhruv (CS) Garuda Vasudha Specifications General characteristics Crew: 1 or 2 pilots Capacity: 12 passengers (14 with high density seating); or 4 stretchers with 2 attendants; or 2 stretchers with 4 attendants Length: 15.9 m (52 ft 2 in) Width: 13.2 m (43 ft 4 in) Height: 4.98 m (16 ft 4 in) Empty weight: 2,502 kg (5,516 lb) Max takeoff weight: 5,500 kg (12,125 lb) Fuel capacity: 1400 litersUseful load: 2600 kg Powerplant: 2 × HAL Shakti Turboshaft, 899 kW (1,206 hp) each . Used in Mk III and Mk IV. Powerplant: 2 × Turbomeca TM 333 Turboshaft, 801 kW (1,074 hp) each . Used in Mk I and Mk II. Main rotor diameter: 13.20 m (43 ft 4 in) Performance Maximum speed: 295 km/h (183 mph; 159 kn) Range: 640 km (398 mi; 346 nmi) Endurance: 3h 42m Service ceiling: 6,096 m (20,000 ft) Rate of climb: 10.3 m/s (2,030 ft/min) Armament Missiles: 8 Anti-tank guided missiles 4 Air-to-air missiles 4 x 68 mm Rocket Pods (Air-Force & Army) 4 x 70 mm Rocket Pods FZ231 2 Torpedoes Depth charges or Anti-ship missiles |
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