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In 2021, details on progress were unveiled in Aero India. The helicopter is expected to have a maximum take off weight of 13 tonnes and will have 24 to 36 crews on board in various configurations. The helicopter will have a five bladed main rotor with a diameter of 21.2 meters and a four-blade tail rotor.
The LCH Prachand drew extensively on an earlier indigenous helicopter developed and manufactured by HAL, the HAL Dhruv; using this rotorcraft as a starting point has been attributed as significantly reducing the cost of the programme. [8] On 29 March 2010, the first LCH prototype performed its maiden flight. An extensive test programme ...
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.
The helicopters will replace the ageing Sea King helicopters. They are equipped with Mark 54 torpedoes and Hellfire air-to-surface missiles, along with precision-kill rockets. India signed a ₹ 15,157 crore (equivalent to ₹ 180 billion or US$2.1 billion in 2023) contract for the MH-60Rs in February 2020.
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]
The Rudra was expected to attained Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) by late 2012, while deliveries of production helicopters were set to commence by 2013. [15] On 4 February 2013, at the Aero India trade show, it was announced that the HAL Rudra Mk IV had achieved IOC, [16] [17] and that a pair of helicopters had been handed over to the ...
The HAL Medium Lift Helicopter (MLH) is a planned large rotorcraft in the 10–15 tonne class. The three branches of the Indian Armed Forces are envisioned to be major customers for helicopter. According to HAL, the MLH is to be in the same class as the Russian Mil Mi 17 and is to serve as its planned replacement in all three forces. [82]
MRSAM is a medium range air defence system with a max range of 70–80 km. [273] It is used to counter aerial threats such as Fighter aircraft, helicopter, UAV etc. [274] An Army Regiment consists of 8 TELs per Regiment. Akash: 2 regiments for Army (48 launchers). 15 squadrons for IAF (120launchers) [275] India: Status: In service. To replace ...