Comparison of Eurocopter EC145 and HAL Dhruv ALH [S]ave
| Attribute |  HAL Dhruv ALH × |  Eurocopter EC145 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited | Eurocopter |
| Model | HAL Dhruv ALH | Eurocopter EC145 |
| Country | India | France |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2002 | 1999 |
| Type | Military Helicopters | Mid Size Helicopters |
| Icao | - | EC45 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2 × Shakti turboshafts | 2x Turbomeca Arriel 1E2 turboshafts |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,200 | 740 |
| Avionics | - | Thales Avionics MEGHAS Flight Control Display System, FADEC |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 241 | 246 |
| Travel range (km) | 828 | 689 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.68 | 1.023 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 6,608 | 5,243 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 9 | 8.13 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 5,500 | 3,585 |
| Max payload (kg) | 2,998 | 1,793 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 1,401 | 867 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 2.16 | 1.32 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 14 | 11 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.42 | 1.27 |
| Cabin width (m) | 1.95 | 1.55 |
| Cabin length (m) | 2.68 | 3.42 |
| Exterior length (m) | 15.87 | 13.03 |
| Tail height (m) | - | 3.96 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | - | 1.73 |
| Wing span (m) | 13.2 | 11 |
| Wing tips | - | No Winglets |
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