HAL Dhruv (PT1)
The first Dhruv prototype PT1 (Z3182). The prototype used the TM 333-2M1 engines.
Overview
Data on design, manufacture and statusDesign authority: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Primary manufacturer: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Parent type: HAL Dhruv
Aircraft status: Operational
Configuration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL type: Helicopter
Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor
Crew required: 1-2 in Side-by-side arrangement
Landing gear: Skids
Key Characteristics
Data on key physical featuresAircraft Details
Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipmentReferences
References and sources used
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
14 June 2017
Website
14 June 2017
Website
Vertiflite, Spring 2011, India Special
AHS International
Hirschberg, Mike. "Frome Chetak to Dhruv: The History of HAL Helicopters". Vertiflite, Vol. 57, No. 1. 2011. Print., 2011 (page 50)
Book
Hirschberg, Mike. "Frome Chetak to Dhruv: The History of HAL Helicopters". Vertiflite, Vol. 57, No. 1. 2011. Print., 2011 (page 50)
Book
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