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[Dark Angel]

This was just a mock up of the real deal








The stage is set for the first prototype (LCH TD-1) flight of the Indian Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), scheduled to take place next month. The TD-1 will be an unweaponised platform, and the test-flight schedule for this prototype will only be towards validating principle airframe, aerodynamics, maneoverability and airworthiness parameters. Weapons integration tests will only take place with the second prototype, TD-2, that is scheduled for a first flight sometime later in 2010. Updates on the LCH follow.

 

[krish]

This was just a mock up of the real deal








The stage is set for the first prototype (LCH TD-1) flight of the Indian Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), scheduled to take place next month. The TD-1 will be an unweaponised platform, and the test-flight schedule for this prototype will only be towards validating principle airframe, aerodynamics, maneoverability and airworthiness parameters. Weapons integration tests will only take place with the second prototype, TD-2, that is scheduled for a first flight sometime later in 2010. Updates on the LCH follow.

its a scale model of the real chopper

 

[nightrider_saulat]

i fear it might can be an another LCA

 

[karan.1970]

i fear it might can be an another LCA

You mean it may get inducted in 2010-2011 like LCA. ??

 

[navtrek]

i fear it might can be an another LCA

Have u seen these flying we already have gained experience building choppers.

 

[karan.1970]

Have u seen these flying we already have gained experience building choppers.

which one is the 2nd pic from the top?

 

[Kinshuk]

which one is the 2nd pic from the top?

It's dhruv but seems like it is armed.

 

[Sam Dhanraj]

It's dhruv but seems like it is armed.

Yes ..this is Dhruv and armed. This version is called Dhruv WSI (Weapons Systems Integrated). This one was amongst the the firsts to have new "Shakti Engine"



this is the machine on which the LCH’s armaments and sensors are being perfected,

 

[karan.1970]

It's dhruv but seems like it is armed.

Is the armed version of dhruv in service??

 

[Dark Angel]

Is the armed version of dhruv in service??

Here is a link : http://www.internationalaerospaceindia.com/2007/sep-oct/internationalaerospaceindia7.pdf

 

[no_name]

It's dhruv but seems like it is armed.

I've noticed that it's tail fins share some similarity with the model LCH pictured, whether superficially or not.

regards

 

[RPK]

I've noticed that it's tail fins share some similarity with the model LCH pictured, whether superficially or not.

regards

yes, LCH is derived from dhruv

 

[navtrek]

It's dhruv but seems like it is armed.

its a weaponized DHRUV

 

[Hulk]

i fear it might can be an another LCA

LCA only needs time to become operational, it has way past that stage where it will be a failure. The same thing was said about ISRO too, wait till it gets operational and get IOC this year. You do not understand the benefit of have capability of produce fighter plane.

About LCH, we already have a flying DHRUV so it should not be that difficult.

 

[Peace Sells no one buying]

i fear it might can be an another LCA

objectively, your fears appear unfounded. just my two cents . . . no offense intended.