HAL Dhruv

The HAL Dhruv is a most famous and utility helicopter formulated & made up by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). HAL Dhruv was 1st declared in November 1984 and for the first time flew in 1992. The Dhruv has turned the for the first time major Indian weapons system to have secured large foreign sales. The 1st foreign orders for the Dhruv were located by Nepal in early 2004. The Dhruv is projected as a multi-role helicopter for some military & civilian purposes, with the primary demand required to come from the Indian Armed Forces. HAL Dhruv information is following given.

National Origin & Role – Multirole Helicopter (India)

Manufacturer – Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

1st Flight – 20^th Aug 1992

Launching & Status – 2002 (Active)

Main Users – Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, Ecuadorian Air Force

Number Constructed – 105

Unit Cost – 400 million (US$8.8 million)

Formulated Into – HAL Light Combat Helicopter

Contact Address

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

HAL Corporate Office

15/1 Cubbon Road

Bangalore 560 001,

INDIA

Ph 91 - 80 - 22320701, 22320903, 22320376