HAL LCH| Updates and Discussions

[Vertiti Scrutator]

Here is an informative defence writer/blogger

http://trishul-trident.blogspot.ae/

Search for Nag/Helina and pretty much you will get all the info that is currently available + pays to read the comment section of each article as the author gets alot of questions that are related to defence and HE answers most of it with the Info he has ... A pretty good read - you too can ask anything you want, hopefully - he will give u a direct answer ( ie no beating around the bush)

Thanks. I do read that blog - and hence my confusion. Because he called it a 'rail-launched' Helina!! His 'news' is normally accurate, but his 'views/opinions' are a little pie in the sky

 

[Abingdonboy]

 

[Abingdonboy]

 

[Hindustani78]

Manohar Parrikar unveils model of HAL’s multi-role chopper

HAL aims to indigenously develop 12-ton class IMRH with a service ceiling of around 20,000 feet, 3,500 kg payload and a seating capacity of 24.
By: PTI | Bengaluru | Published:February 14, 2017 5:38 pm

http://indianexpress.com/article/in...ils-model-of-hals-multi-role-chopper-4524614/


Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s full scale mock-up of Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) was unveiled by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar at the Aero India air show here today. HAL aims to indigenously develop 12-ton class IMRH with a service ceiling of around 20,000 feet, 3,500 kg payload and a seating capacity of 24, the Defence PSU said. The major tasks the chopper can perform include tactical troop transport, casualty evacuation, under slung load, combat search and rescue, anti-surface operations, off-shore operations, VIP/VVIP transport and air ambulance.

The army/IAF version will have a significant hovering and payload capability especially at high altitude, HAL said in a statement.

Parrikar unveiled it in the presence of Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Paresekar and HAL Chairman and Managing Director T Suvarna Raju and other key officials at a function at HAL Pavilion at the five-day air show which began today.

The proposed IMRH will be powered by twin engines, equipped with automatic flight control system, state-of-the-art mission systems, advanced cockpit display and avionic systems to meet the utility and armed roles of Indian armed forces.

A dedicated Naval variant is also planned, the statement said.

Besides the domestic defence orders, HAL will target export orders, aiming to replace the ageing fleet of similar class of helicopters that are operational in more than 40 air forces around the world, the release said.

 

[Abingdonboy]

TD 2-4:

 

[Kraitcorp]

TD 2-4:

They all look so beautiful.

 

[egodoc222]

Rudra looks stunning!!!

 

[#hydra#]

TD 2-4:

Stunning, finally we do have a world class finishing in desi product.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
15-February, 2017 18:18 IST
DG Army Aviation Flies the LCH


On 15 Feb 17, Lt Gen Kanwal Kumar, DG Army Aviation Corps flew the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) at the Aero India 2017. The LCH is indigenously developed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and will soon be inducted into the Indian Army. This combat helicopter is light, manoeuvrable and armed with devastating fire power. It has the capability to manoeuvre through narrow valleys, mountains and high altitude areas, providing effective support to ground operations. The LCH, armed with its turret mounted gun, rockets, air to air missiles and air to ground missiles is a potent force multiplier and shall greatly enhance the Indian Army's military capability.




Col Aman Anad

PRO (Army)

 

[Abingdonboy]

 

[RPK]

LCH TD-4 with the iconic Trident artwork.

TD-4 has significantly lower weight compared to the previous demonstrators. The cockpit has increased armoured structure and an increase in combat sensors is a distinctive feature of TD-4.

 

[Abingdonboy]

 

[egodoc222]

LCH TD-4 with the iconic Trident artwork.

TD-4 has significantly lower weight compared to the previous demonstrators. The cockpit has increased armoured structure and an increase in combat sensors is a distinctive feature of TD-4.

Any high res pic?

 

[Abingdonboy]

 

[Water Car Engineer]