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The HAL Prachand (lit. ' Giant ' or ' Intense ' ) is an Indian multi-role light attack helicopter designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under Project Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). [ 4 ]
It is the first unit to be equipped with the indigenously developed HAL Prachand attack helicopter. [2] The unit was raised on 1 June 2022 and started receiving the initial lot of helicopters from 18 July, 2022. The unit officially inducted 4 HAL Prachand on 3 October, 2022. [3]
[35] [36] On 1 June 2022, an attack squadron composed of HAL Prachand was raised. A total of seven squadrons of Prachand are planned with ten helicopters in each one. [37] On 15 March 2024, an attack squadron was raised at Jodhpur, which will be equipped with Boeing AH-64 Apache.
During the late 2000s, Indian aerospace manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which was interested in expanding their rotorcraft offering beyond that of the existing HAL Dhruv programme, began to explore the potential for the production of a conceptual 10-tonne class helicopter; this concept came to be known as the Medium Lift Helicopter (MLH). [4]
HAL will also open a maintenance base in the country. [30] US$30 million contract to supply avionics for Malaysian Su-30MKM. [31] US$20 million contract to supply ambulance version of HAL Dhruv to Peru. [32] Contract of 3 HAL Dhruv helicopters for Turkey worth US$20 million. [33] US$10 million order from Namibia for HAL Chetak and Cheetah ...
The HAL Chetak is being gradually replaced by HAL Dhruv. [211] The HAL Cheetah is a light utility helicopter used for high altitude operations. It is used for both transport and search-and-rescue missions in the IAF. [212] HAL Prachand armed with rockets and air to air missiles
HAL Rudra (Dhruv-WSI) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Attack helicopter: 16 August 2007: In service 91 (+75 on order) Weaponized version of Dhruv [17] HAL Prachand (Light Combat Helicopter) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Attack helicopter: 29 March 2010: In production 9 (+15 LSP and 162 choppers planned) [18] HAL Light Utility Helicopter
HAL promptly performed preliminary design studies on a prospective 3-tonne light helicopter, powered by a single HAL/Turbomeca Shakti turboshaft engine and possessing a range of up to 500 km (270 nm) and a payload capacity of up to 500 kg (1,100 lb). In March 2010, HAL announced that it had decided to proceed on the LUH project alone, without ...