Comparison of HAL Dhruv and Kaman K-Max [S]ave
| Attribute |  HAL Dhruv × |  Kaman K-Max × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited | Kaman Aerospace |
| Model | HAL Dhruv | Kaman K-Max |
| Country | India | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2002 | 1996 |
| Type | Mid Size Helicopters | Mid Size Helicopters |
| Icao | - | KMAX |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2 x Turbomeca TM 333-2B2 turboshafts | 1x 1 × Honeywell T53-17 turboshaft |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,000 | 1,800 |
| Avionics | Israeli-supplied avionics | - |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 250 | 185 |
| Travel range (km) | 641 | 556 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.465 | 0.656 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4,400 | 4,572 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 10.33 | 12.7 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 5,500 | 5,443 |
| Max payload (kg) | 2,600 | 3,109 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 1,370 | 867 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 2.16 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 12 | 1 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.42 | 1.3 |
| Cabin width (m) | 1.95 | 1 |
| Cabin length (m) | 2.68 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 15.87 | 15.8 |
| Tail height (m) | - | 4 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | - | 1.1 |
| Wing span (m) | 13.2 | 14.7 |
| Wing tips | - | No Winglets |
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