Boeing CH-47F Chinook vs Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Dhruv
Full specs: Boeing CH-47F Chinook Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Dhruv
Boeing CH-47F Chinook and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Dhruv are both helicopter, compared here on public specifications. The Boeing CH-47F Chinook leads on range (741 vs 630 km).
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Full data
Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 315 km/h ✓ | 291 km/h |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 260 km/h | N/A |
| Range (km) | 741 km ✓ | 630 km |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5,640 m | 6,000 m ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Weapons payload (kg) | N/A | 0 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 30.1 m | 15.87 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 11,055 kg | 2,500 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 22,680 kg | 5,500 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 2 |
| Cargo payload (kg) | 12,700 kg | N/A |
| Troop capacity | 33 ✓ | 12 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 4,868 hp | N/A |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $38,500,000 | $8,000,000 ✓ |
| Units built | 1,200 ✓ | 340 |
| Operator countries | 20 ✓ | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Boeing CH-47F Chinook and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Dhruv? +
The Boeing CH-47F Chinook is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 315 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Boeing CH-47F Chinook has the longest range at 741 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 Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Dhruv has the higher service ceiling at 6,000 m.
Which has the higher troop capacity? +
The Boeing CH-47F Chinook has the higher troop capacity at 33.
Is the Boeing CH-47F Chinook better than the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Dhruv? +
On the public specs we track, the Boeing CH-47F Chinook leads on 4 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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