The Dhruv is designed as a multi-role helicopter for use by both military and civilian users and is manufactured by manufactured by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, the Dhruv pictured above is in service with the Indian Air Force who have operated the Dhruv since 2002. HAL Dhruv Specifications: - Crew: 1 or 2 pilots
- Capacity: 4-12 passengers
- Length: 15.87 m (52 ft 0.8 in)
- Rotor diameter: 13.20 m (43 ft 3.7 in)
- Height: 4.05 m (12 ft 4 in)
- Disc area: 137 m² (1,472 ft²)
- Empty weight: 2,502 kg (5,515 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 5,500 kg (12,125 lb)
- Engines: Twin 900 kW (1,200 shp) Shakti turboshafts
- Maximum speed: 280 km/h (175 mph, 150 kn)
- Combat radius: 320 km (200 mi, 175 nmi)
- Ferry range: 827 km (516 mi, 447 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 6500 m (21,680 ft)
- Rate of climb: 8.9 m/s (1,771 ft/min)
Armament options: - 8 Anti-tank guided missiles
- 4 Air-to-air missiles
- 4 x 68 mm Rocket Pods (Air-Force & Army variants)
- 2 Torpedoes
- Depth charges or Anti-ship missiles
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