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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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