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Hindustan Aeronautics ALH Dhruv

The HAL Dhruv is an Indian twin-engine, multi-role helicopter family developed as the Advanced Light Helicopter for military, government, and civil operators. Its conventional main- and tail-rotor layout, adaptable cabin, and high-altitude operating capability support transport, utility, cargo, casualty evacuation, disaster response, maritime work, and search-and-rescue missions. Successive marks introduced changes in systems, engines, mission equipment, and service configuration while retaining the core Dhruv design.

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Aliases
ALH DhruvAdvanced Light Helicopter DhruvHAL Advanced Light HelicopterDhruv Mk IDhruv Mk IIDhruv Mk IIIALH Mk III
Family Name
HAL Dhruv
Full Name
Hindustan Aeronautics ALH Dhruv
Roles
utilitymilitarysearch_and_rescueair_ambulancecargo
Status
active
Type
aircraft

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
rotorcraft
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
vtol
Description
The HAL Dhruv is an Indian twin-engine, multi-role helicopter family developed as the Advanced Light Helicopter for military, government, and civil operators. Its conventional main- and tail-rotor layout, adaptable cabin, and high-altitude operating capability support transport, utility, cargo, casualty evacuation, disaster response, maritime work, and search-and-rescue missions. Successive marks introduced changes in systems, engines, mission equipment, and service configuration while retaining the core Dhruv design.
First Flight Year
1,992
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Creation Time
July 29, 2026 at 10:26:51 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 10:26:51 UTC