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Bengaluru
The maiden formation of the Dhruv NG multi-role chopper took spot astatine the HAL chopper part successful Bengaluru connected Tuesday.
Designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Dhruv NG is 5.5-tonne, airy twin-engine, multi-role helicopter.
Technical specifications
Max Take-off Weight 5,500 kg
Maximum Speed ~285 km/h
Range ~630 km (with 20 min reserve)
Endurance ~3 Hours 40 Minutes
Service Ceiling ~6,000 m (High-altitude capable)
Payload Internal: ~1,000 kg
HAL said that it is engineered to maestro the divers and demanding requirements of the Indian terrain.
“It is specifically upgraded to conscionable the rigorous demands of the planetary civilian aviation market. Designed for enhanced safety, performance, and rider comfort, the chopper represents a milestone successful indigenous rotary-wing capability,” the Bengaluru headquartered defence PSU said.
Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu during the motorboat of the ALH Dhruv- NG formation astatine HAL Helicopter Division successful Bengaluru connected December 30, 2025. | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J
The cardinal exertion and show highlights of the chopper include: twin Shakti 1H1C engines, providing enhanced powerfulness ratings and the vantage of interior attraction capabilities wrong India, civil-certified solid cockpit compliant to AS4 requirements, and a modern avionics suite for superior situational awareness, crashworthy seats, self-sealing substance tanks, and a proven twin-engine configuration for precocious redundancy and precocious vibration power systems guarantee a creaseless ride, tailored for VIP and aesculapian transport.
HAL said the Dhruv NG features a highly configurable compartment (7.33 Cu m) adaptable for assorted civilian roles.
It tin beryllium utilized for VIP transport, rider utility, HEMS (Air Ambulance) and different specialised roles specified arsenic operations, Law Enforcement, and Disaster Relief (SAR).
