Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Dhruv vs Boeing V-22 Osprey
Full specs: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Dhruv Boeing V-22 Osprey
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Dhruv and Boeing V-22 Osprey are both helicopter, compared here on public specifications. The Boeing V-22 Osprey leads on range (1,627 vs 630 km).
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 291 km/h | 565 km/h ✓ |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | N/A | 446 km/h |
| Range (km) | 630 km | 1,627 km ✓ |
| Service ceiling (m) | 6,000 m | 7,620 m ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Weapons payload (kg) | 0 kg | N/A |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 15.87 m | 17.5 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 2,500 kg | 15,032 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 5,500 kg | 27,443 kg |
| Crew | 2 | 4 |
| Cargo payload (kg) | N/A | 9,070 kg |
| Troop capacity | 12 | 24 ✓ |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | N/A | 6,150 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $8,000,000 ✓ | $72,000,000 |
| Units built | 340 | 400 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 5 ✓ | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Dhruv and Boeing V-22 Osprey? +
The Boeing V-22 Osprey is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 565 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Boeing V-22 Osprey has the longest range at 1,627 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Dhruv carries the largest weapons payload at 0 kg.
Which is cheaper? +
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Dhruv has the lower public unit-cost figure at 8,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The Boeing V-22 Osprey has the higher service ceiling at 7,620 m.
Which has the higher troop capacity? +
The Boeing V-22 Osprey has the higher troop capacity at 24.
Is the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Dhruv better than the Boeing V-22 Osprey? +
On the public specs we track, the Boeing V-22 Osprey leads on 5 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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