HAL LCH| Updates and Discussions

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[TATA]

Light Combat Helicopter dedicated to nation

The first indigenously built Light Combat Helicopter, designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) performed its inaugural flight in Bangalore on Sunday. The Defence Minister A. K. Antony, his deputy, Pallam Raju, and the Chief of Air Staff, P.V. Naik, who were scheduled to participate in the inaugural, did not take part in the function because of the disaster in Mangalore on Saturday.

The project to develop the LCH, which builds on many features of the HAL-designed Advanced Light Helicopter (Dhruv), was approved in 2006. A “full-scale mock-u” of the craft was displayed at the aero India show in 2007.

R.K. Singh, Secretary, Defence (Production) said LCH would receive Initial Operational Certification by December and Final Operational Certification soon.

Air Marshal P.K. Barbora, Vice-Chief of the Air Staff, congratulated the HAL team for having developing the LCH for the Indian Air Force, which was “desperate to have such a machine in its inventory.” He complimented the HAL team that designed the rotary wing design of the LCH, which gives the craft its high degree of maneuverability.

“Delivering a craft like this is no mean achievement when seen in the international context,” Air Marshal Barbora said. He suggested that the aircraft could be exported “to friendly countries.”

The Chairman of HAL Ashok Naik said the LCH project has been undertaken with an outlay of Rs. 376 crores, of which, 10 per cent has been borne by the public sector company. The company has an order book worth Rs. 80,000 crores, he said.

The Hindu : States / Karnataka : Light Combat Helicopter dedicated to nation

 

[jha]

Glass is used in plenty ...mucj more than some other CHs in development..

 

[TATA]

LCH marks a new era in Indian combat avionics

Bengaluru, May 23 (ANI): The successful test flight of the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) on Sunday will would go down in the history of Indian combat avionics as a new era in indigenous development of dedicated fighter helicopters in the country.

The Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) has been developed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

The inaugural test flight of the LCH, which is yet to be christened, has made India enter the elite club of countries in the world which have the capability of designing, developing and manufacturing state of the art advanced combat helicopters.

The successful test flight was conducted at the HAL’s airport here, which was witnessed by a number of distinguished guests, and a huge number of people.

Defence Minister A K Antony, his deputy Pallam Raju and Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal P V Naik were to attend the function, but they cancelled their visit after Saturday’s air disaster at Mangalore.

Secretary Defence Production R K Singh, Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshall P K Barbora, Chairman HAL Ashok Nayak besides many other dignitaries were present on the historic public flight of the LCH.

Describing the LCH as the “Tiger Bird”, Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshall P K Barbora said: ” It’s a red letter day not only for the HAL but the whole nation. In avionics, the circus must go on,” he said while referring about Saturday’s tragic incident in Mangalore.”

“It is an unveiling of an asset for which the Indian Air Force was desperately looking for. The display was superb. I congratulate the whole HAL team, especially the rotary wing design team,” Air Marshall Barbora said.

He said the LCH has some unmatched combat and stealth features. “This is no mean achievement. There are very few countries that have the capability to build this (LCH) kind of aircraft. I am quite hopeful that the LCH would be ready for induction in the Indian Air Force in coming two to three years,” Air Marshall Barbora added.

The LCH, which weighs 5.8 tonnes, has strike the enemy target moving at a maximum speed of 268 kilometers per hour.

The “Tiger Bird” has been fitted with a 20 mm Turret gun right in the nose, which not only gives it a stunning “fighter” look but also enhances the capability to destroy target with utmost precision.

Due to its narrow fuselage with flat panels and tandem seating arrangement, in which the pilot and the co-pilot sit behind one another, the LCH is one of most compact fighter helicopter at present.

The glass cockpit, night operation capabilities, along with highly sophisticated mission systems such as the Target Acquistion and Designing System (TADS), Helmet Mounted Sight (HMS) and the Infrared (IR) Supressor are only a few out of numerous advance systems fitted in the LCH.

Apart from basic combat roles, the LCH qualifies for several other tasks as well such as the offensive employment in Urban Warfare, Counter Surface Operations (CSFO) and Counter Insurgency operations. (ANI)

LCH marks a new era in Indian combat avionics

 

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yahooooooooooohohohhhhhhh........

courtesy ; livefist

Simply AWESOME...very soon it will raining havoc on enemy tanks...
HAL has made us all proud today..

 

[KEETARP]

He said the LCH has some unmatched combat and stealth features

It just disappoints when a Senior ranked officer claims these type of above lines .
If any journo or Fanboy claims that, its acceptable , but self chest-thumping by Vice chief is irresponsible on his part.
Unmatched Combat wrt to what
Compare it to Ka52 /Mil28/Commanche/AW-129 /Eurocopter-Tiger .
Are they unmatched wrt to LCH .
Even if its wt class is taken AW-129 is inferior to LCH , i dont accept that .

LCH is designed wrt to IAF and IA requirements at a affordable cost . That's it
no need to call it Unmatchable machine

 

[kashith]

good going we need to have light helis in large numbers to take down enemy armour....

 

[IndianArmy]

Now that I would say, India is Here.... This could Give an Early boost to our Armed forces.... Our second attack helicopter is here finally.... Dhruv Wsi and LCH would certainly make an Impact

 

[kashith]

feeling proud of HAL..not like some other people who feel pride when another country achieves something and start shouting that by default it will be ours...

 

[KEETARP]

^^^^ Indian army sir
Don't get to hear of Armed Dhruv these days . What will be its role after LCH and who will take them IAF or IA

eeling proud of HAL..not like some other people who feel pride when another country achieves something and start shouting that by default it will be ours...

Buddy , no need to flame . Learn to keep discussion technical . Indulging in personal war and blame will only get you in trouble , you dont learn anything about weapon system.

 

[notsuperstitious]

Now that I would say, India is Here.... This could Give an Early boost to our Armed forces.... Our second attack helicopter is here finally.... Dhruv Wsi and LCH would certainly make an Impact

Sir,what is the role of Dhruv WSI? Its not an attack heli, so its weaponised to operate in hostile environment?

And how many of these have been ordered?

 

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Weaponized Dhurv

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LCH from cockpit for the prototype

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[IndianArmy]

Sir,what is the role of Dhruv WSI? Its not an attack heli, so its weaponised to operate in hostile environment?

And how many of these have been ordered?

I myself do not know how many have been ordered, but Dhruv WSI makes it a Mini lift + an Attack helicopter.... It sure can be deployed in hostile areas, Close air support,Army Back Up etc etc