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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.
HAL Light Utility Helicopter India: Utility helicopter: Status: On Order. 6 are on order. [52] Total 110 LUH are planned. [47] HAL Chetak India France: Utility helicopter: Collectively 190 [53] –200 [54] [55] Status: In service (To be replaced by HAL Light Utility Helicopter). HAL Cheetah India France: Utility helicopter
The two-seat project started in 2013, evolved from early single-seat Volocopter VC2 prototype flown in 2011. The two seat prototype is the VC-200 and the derived production model the 2X. [3] [4] An initial on-line fundraising effort in 2013 on Seedmatch raised €500,000 in 2 hours and 35 minutes, setting a new European Union record. The money ...
Data from Display at Aero India 2021 General characteristics Crew: 2 Capacity: 24 to 36 seated troops / 4,500 kg (9,921 lb) Length: 25.16 m (82 ft 7 in) Height: 6.22 m (20 ft 5 in) Max takeoff weight: 13,000 kg (28,660 lb) Powerplant: 2 × SAFHAL Aravalli turboshaft engines, 2,000 kW (2,800 shp) each Main rotor diameter: 21.2 m (69 ft 7 in) Performance Maximum speed: 300 km/h (190 mph, 160 kn ...
Per Tim Tucker, the sale price for S/N 003 including options was US$48,000, ($201,508 in 2023). [9] As of 15 January 2024, the R22 Beta II has a suggested retail price of US$375,000 (ex-factory price, USA) [10] and the value on the second-hand market is dependent on component time in service. [11]
Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) was incorporated on 15 October 1985 as the Helicopter Corporation of India (HCI). It commenced its operations on 1 November 1985 with 2 British Westland helicopters and later acquired 21 more helicopters. Union government had 78.5% ownership and 21.5% with ONGC. The name was changed to Pawan Hans Ltd in August 1986. [3]
Global Vectra Helicorp Limited (GVHL) is India's largest private helicopter company. It has a fleet of 29 aircraft ranging from small light helicopters to medium-sized twin engined helicopters seating 4 to 15 passengers. The company is promoted by Non-resident Indian businessman Ravi Rishi. [1]
As of November 2023, the Army also plans to place an initial order worth ₹ 45,000 crore (US$5.2 billion) for over 90 helicopters and has a total requirement of around 250 helicopters. [45] As of November 2023, a full fledged order for the three branches of Armed Forces is expected to be finalized within the next 18-20 months, with deliveries ...