HAL LCH ready to roll out!

[ashok321]

Make in India for defence gets a big boost! India's very own Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) for the Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) is ready and HAL begins its production after Defence Minister Arun Jaitley's inauguration of the manufacturing facility! LCH has been both designed and developed indigenously by HAL or Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The Defence Acquisitions Council has given its approval for the procurement of 15 LCH. These will be used by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army. We take a look at some important facts about the desi combat chopper and how it gives firepower to the forces:

India's LCH is a 5.8-tonne class combat helicopter and is powered by two Shakti engines. HAL's Rotary Wing R&D Centre has designed the LCH and the combat helicopter has been cleared by CEMILAC (Center for Military Airworthiness and Certification).

According to HAL, the LCH boasts of state-of the art technologies like smart glass cockpit, integrated dynamic system, anti-resonance vibration isolation system, bearing less tail rotor, crash worthy landing gear, Armour Protection, hinge less main rotor and stealth features from visual, aural, radar and IR signatures. (In image: LCH TD-3)

The Light Combat Helicopter will be equipped with 20mm Turret gun, 70 mm rocket, air-to-air missile, EO-Pod and helmet pointing system, says HAL. This image is of a successful weapons trial of the LCH.

The LCH has been undergoing extensive trials in various technology demonstrator versions - TD-1, TD-2, TD-3 and TD-4. One special feature of the LCH is that it would allow Indian Army and IAF to have light combat power in all-weather conditions. The LCH has "narrow fuselage and tandem configuration for pilot and co-pilot weapon system operator".

According to HAL, the helicopter can carry out operational roles under extreme weather conditions at different altitudes from sea level, hot weather desert, cold weather and Himalayan altitudes. The helicopter has been tested for the same.

HAL also claims that the LCH has "demonstrated capability" to land and take off from Siachen Range with "considerable" load, fuel and weapons that are "beyond any other combat helicopter".

The LCH has been designed with an aim to help carry out dedicated combat roles. These include air defence, anti-tank, scout and support combat search /rescue missions.

The LCH is also capable of high-altitude warfare since its operational ceiling will be 16,000 to 18,000 feet. The first prototype helicopter had its inaugural flight on Mar 23, 2010. Last year, PTI reported that the LCH has even caught the eye of African countries.

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[ashok321]

Successful homegrown hardware always welcome.

 

[The_Sidewinder]

I am psyched. I have been waiting for many year for this pocket rocket to be inducted as a part of Indian Armed forces. Specially IA's CAS & Anti-Tank capabilities will get a huge boost after induction of LCH.

 

[Aasimkhan]

then why are they purchasing Boing APaches ?

 

[a.kumar]

then why are they purchasing Boing APaches ?

Same difference between Bell AH-1 Super Cobra and Apaches

 

[GR!FF!N]

then why are they purchasing Boing APaches ?

One is Heavy,another one is light

 

[Dark Lord Forever]

Same difference between Bell AH-1 Super Cobra and Apaches

can you explan diffrence?

One is Heavy,another one is light

Heavy in weight or weapons? why not we make heavy? if we are making light then requirment is light so why buy heavy now?

I am psyched. I have been waiting for many year for this pocket rocket to be inducted as a part of Indian Armed forces. Specially IA's CAS & Anti-Tank capabilities will get a huge boost after induction of LCH.

how is this more imporant?

big question no one asking is how will it protect aginst pakistani air defence? isn't flying helicoper easy target?

 

[swnjo]

jaldi Karo.

 

[kaykay]

Indian will acquire around 180 LCH altogether.....may be even more if required later. That'll be a force to reckon with.

 

[Robinhood Pandey]

then why are they purchasing Boing APaches ?

The same way Pakistan is still looking for f16 despite of having jf17. different class different roles.

 

[Safriz]

This one looks seksy.

 

[HAIDER]

Make in India for defence gets a big boost! India's very own Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) for the Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) is ready and HAL begins its production after Defence Minister Arun Jaitley's inauguration of the manufacturing facility! LCH has been both designed and developed indigenously by HAL or Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The Defence Acquisitions Council has given its approval for the procurement of 15 LCH. These will be used by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army. We take a look at some important facts about the desi combat chopper and how it gives firepower to the forces:

India's LCH is a 5.8-tonne class combat helicopter and is powered by two Shakti engines. HAL's Rotary Wing R&D Centre has designed the LCH and the combat helicopter has been cleared by CEMILAC (Center for Military Airworthiness and Certification).

According to HAL, the LCH boasts of state-of the art technologies like smart glass cockpit, integrated dynamic system, anti-resonance vibration isolation system, bearing less tail rotor, crash worthy landing gear, Armour Protection, hinge less main rotor and stealth features from visual, aural, radar and IR signatures. (In image: LCH TD-3)

The Light Combat Helicopter will be equipped with 20mm Turret gun, 70 mm rocket, air-to-air missile, EO-Pod and helmet pointing system, says HAL. This image is of a successful weapons trial of the LCH.

The LCH has been undergoing extensive trials in various technology demonstrator versions - TD-1, TD-2, TD-3 and TD-4. One special feature of the LCH is that it would allow Indian Army and IAF to have light combat power in all-weather conditions. The LCH has "narrow fuselage and tandem configuration for pilot and co-pilot weapon system operator".

According to HAL, the helicopter can carry out operational roles under extreme weather conditions at different altitudes from sea level, hot weather desert, cold weather and Himalayan altitudes. The helicopter has been tested for the same.

HAL also claims that the LCH has "demonstrated capability" to land and take off from Siachen Range with "considerable" load, fuel and weapons that are "beyond any other combat helicopter".

The LCH has been designed with an aim to help carry out dedicated combat roles. These include air defence, anti-tank, scout and support combat search /rescue missions.

The LCH is also capable of high-altitude warfare since its operational ceiling will be 16,000 to 18,000 feet. The first prototype helicopter had its inaugural flight on Mar 23, 2010. Last year, PTI reported that the LCH has even caught the eye of African countries.

http://www.financialexpress.com/pho...-status-news-make-in-india-indian-army-iaf/5/

a transport helicopter modified or hull conversion . Its not a attack heli. May be good for light weapon like 7.6.

 

[Papa Dragon]

then why are they purchasing Boing APaches ?

LCH was designed and developed particularly after the Kargil incident where IAF and IA felt the requirement of a copter which could operate in the highest altitudes. You can't deploy a heavy category chopper in the highest altitudes like that of the Siachen and this is where LCH would come into play. Also light choppers like the LCH would be used to support the heavy choppers in Anti-tank ops and support for ground troops in an integrated and coordinated strategy.

 

[Rajaraja Chola]

Guys dont reply to few trolls(including some having Indian flags) and keep the thread going..

 

[Robinhood Pandey]

Guys dont reply to few trolls(including some having Indian flags) and keep the thread going..

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