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The Indian Multi Role Helicopter (IMRH) is a medium-lift helicopter currently under development by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Armed Forces.It is designed for multiple roles, air assault, air-attack, anti-submarine, anti-surface, military transport and VIP transport roles.
The HAL Dhruv is a utility helicopter designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in November 1984. The helicopter first flew in 1992; its development was prolonged due to multiple factors including the Indian Army's requirement for design changes, budget restrictions, and sanctions placed on India following the 1998 Pokhran-II nuclear tests.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is an Indian public sector aerospace and defence company, headquartered in Bengaluru (Bangalore). Established on 23 December 1940, HAL is one of the oldest and largest aerospace and defence manufacturers in the world. [6]
Attack helicopter: 29 March 2010: In production 9 (+15 LSP and 162 choppers planned) [18] HAL Light Utility Helicopter: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Light Utility Helicopter 6 September 2016: In production 3 (187 planned) [19] Indian Multi Role Helicopter: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Medium multirole helicopter 2024-25 Under development [20]
HAL Light Utility Helicopter India: Utility helicopter: Status: On Order. 6 are on order. [53] Total 110 LUH are planned. [48] HAL Chetak India France: Utility helicopter: Collectively 190 [54] –200 [55] [56] Status: In service (To be replaced by HAL Light Utility Helicopter). HAL Cheetah India France: Utility helicopter
The same squadron took part in Operation Imdad, the rescue operation during the severe earthquake in North West Kashmir in October 2005. 665 Army Aviation Squadron (R&O) took part in flood relief operations in Maharashtra and Gujrat in 2006. No.1 (Independent) R&O Flight took part in Operation Kosi Prahar, the flood relief operations in Bihar ...
The HAL Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) is a 3-tonne class highly agile new generation light helicopter. According to HAL, it possesses a cruise speed of 235 km/h (146 mph), maximum speed of 260 km/h (160 mph), service ceiling of up to 6.5 km (21,000 ft), a range of 350 km (220 mi) with maximum take-off weight of 3.12 tonne and an empty weight ...
The President of India holds the rank of Supreme Commander of the IAF. [12] As of 1 January 2025 [update] , 135,000 personnel are in service with the Indian Air Force. [ 13 ] [ 14 ] The Chief of the Air Staff , an air chief marshal , is a four-star officer and is responsible for the bulk of operational command of the Air Force.