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3 unusual facts about HAL Dhruv


Dhruv

HAL Dhruv, a multi-role helicopter developed and manufactured by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

HAL Dhruv

In October 2008, Defence Minister A. K. Antony announced that the Indian Navy will deploy the Dhruv in the utility role.

The Dhruv first flew in 1992; but development was prolonged due to multiple factors: the Indian Army's requirement alterations, budget restrictions, and sanctions placed on India following the 1998 Pokhran-II Indian nuclear testing.


HAL Rudra

The HAL Rudra (Devanagari: रुद्र, "The God Of The Tempest") aka ALH-WSI is an armed version of HAL Dhruv.


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