The Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv Mark I configuration included mechanical gauges in the (conventional) cockpit, the TM 333-2B2 engine, an Anti-Resonance Vibration Isolation System (ARIS) and Frahm dampers (developed by LORD Corporation).  The fuel capacity, useful load and under slung load are 1055 kg, 2490 kg, and 1500 kg, respectively.  Passenger capacity is 12-14 plus the crew.

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Parent type: HAL Dhruv

Aircraft status: Operational

Configuration

Primary flight and mechanical characteristics

VTOL 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 features

Aircraft Details

Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipment

References

References and sources used

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
14 June 2017
Website

Information Manual, Advanced Light Helicopter
HIndustan Aeronautics Limited
Information Manual Advanced Light Helicopter, circa 1992 (page 8)
Report or Technical Manual
No page numbers in the manual, page numbers marked with very first page being 1.

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