IAF Dhruv

I need some high quality image of Dhruv Helicopter of Indian Air Force (IAF). My friend said me this Helicopter has joined Indian Air Force recently. I want to see it, so please provide me its high quality images. Also provide information about all features of Dhruv Helicopter of IAF.

I am doing MBA final year and making project report on the topic India Air Force (IAF) searching for details about HAL Dhruv. Will you provide basic details about HAL Dhruv aircraft along with specification details also provide list of Military operators and Military variants?

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The HAL Dhruv is a utility helicopter developed and manufactured by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

The development of the Dhruv was first announced in November 1984, and it was subsequently designed with assistance from MBB in Germany

Military variants

Mk.1

The initial configuration with a conventional cockpit with mechanical gauges and Turbomeca TM 333-2B2 turboshaft engines. A total of 56 have been delivered to the Indian military.

Manufacturing began in 2001.

Mk.2
Similar to the Mk.1, except has the newer HAL-IAI glass cockpit. A total of 20 have been delivered to the Indian military.[108] Manufacturing began in 2007.

Mk.3
An improved version equipped with Shakti engines, new electronic warfare (EW) suite and warning systems, automatic chaff and flare dispensers, and improved vibration control system.

The first batch were inducted into service in 2012.

Mk.4
Also known as Dhruv-WSI (Weapons System Integrated) or HAL Rudra

Military operators

A Dhruv, in Sarang display markings, at Aero India 2011
Current

India

Indian Air Force
Indian Army Aviation Corps[115] (40 on order)
Indian Navy[115] (17 on order)
Indian Coast Guard (16 on order)
Border Security Force (8 on order)

Israel

Ministry of Defense - one leased in 2007

Maldives

National Defence Force

Mauritius

Mauritius Police Force

Nepal

Nepalese Army Air Service

Suriname

Surinamese National Army