HAL LCH| Updates and Discussions

[Krate M]

@Oscar can you please move the relevant posts from LCA thread to this one

 

[C130]

I want to see some guncam footage

 

[SQ8]

@Oscar can you please move the relevant posts from LCA thread to this one

There is a lot of disorganization within the Indian section and some idiotic Indian members keep putting in economy, social issues in this area even when warned not to do so. I have been making efforts to organize the section but to no avail...hence now end up merging threads too quickly.
Have sent all that I can from the LCA thread.. the rest I will just delete there.

 

[halfilhal]

Cockpit still too glassy. Should shorten the size of glasses. That tail wheel sticks out like a sixth finger in the hand.

 

[surya kiran]

There is a lot of disorganization within the Indian section and some idiotic Indian members keep putting in economy, social issues in this area even when warned not to do so. I have been making efforts to organize the section but to no avail...hence now end up merging threads too quickly.
Have sent all that I can from the LCA thread.. the rest I will just delete there.

Mujhko mod bana do for Indian section. I already have lots of time on hand and my usage will show it

 

[SR-91]

BENGALURU: The third version of the technology demonstrator version of the light combat helicopter (LCH) successfully completed its maiden flight on Wednesday. It thus took another step towards getting an initial operational clearance (IOC), which HAL hopes to achieve by September 2015.

Stating that the entire flight, which lasted for 20 minutes, was successful, HAL chairman R K Tyagi said: "It will be an effective weapon platform to deliver precision strikes at high altitude and we are confident it will meet the requirements of the Indian Air Force (IAF)."

HAL is expected to produce 179 LCH for the defence forces. It is now gearing up to enhance the number of flights to achieve cold and hot weather trials, and weapons firing trials before the IOC.

Wednesday's flight was piloted by Wing Commander Unni Pillai and co-piloted by Group Captain S H K Nair. The aircraft took off at 3.20pm.


LCH TD3 makes maiden flight - The Times of India

LCH 3 variant makes first flight - The Hindu

 

[Abingdonboy]

@fsayed : Rudra won't be able to carry passengers like the Dhruv. So far I've seen Rudra carry one extra person other than the 2 pilots,not any more. You will have to subtract the weight of the armaments,ammo,fuel and other systems from the load carrying capacity of Dhruv to get what Rudra can carry.

The Rudra will be able to carry 5-6 fully armed troops whilst the ALH MK.3 can transports up to 14. The Rudra is a decent helo for SF insertion and subsequent fire support but given its large size and basic design it isn't a superior combat helicopter, yes it is more useful in certain ways, but the LCH has its own advantages.

 

[he-man]

Lch looks sexy

 

[C130]

one is a dedicated attack helicopter other is multi-role.

would be awesome to see Rudra with a minigun

 

[Abingdonboy]

@Oscar please merge this thread with the LCH sticky.

 

[Genesis]

LCH in its protoype stage remarkably better than Z 19 on the basis of Specs.Let see its performance after its induction.

The question isn't LCH better than Z-19, is it better in it's role?

Z-19 is a light attack helicopter, I'm assuming LCH, based on the name is also a light attack helicopter. However, how does India plan to use this? As something that leads the line? (Please don't mention Apache, you only got 20 something, it's not enough for such a large army) As something of a complement? As a back up? As a scout?

What?

Z-19 is cheap, effective and proven, it's also easy to build, 70 a year and counting.

Now where would you place he LCH in terms of it's place in the IA.

 

[C130]

The question isn't LCH better than Z-19, is it better in it's role?

Z-19 is a light attack helicopter, I'm assuming LCH, based on the name is also a light attack helicopter. However, how does India plan to use this? As something that leads the line? (Please don't mention Apache, you only got 20 something, it's not enough for such a large army) As something of a complement? As a back up? As a scout?

What?

Z-19 is cheap, effective and proven, it's also easy to build, 70 a year and counting.

Now where would you place he LCH in terms of it's place in the IA.

-cheap sure
-effective unknown
-proven unkown

same goes for LCH. both need to put through paces before you can say they're effective and proven

 

[Abingdonboy]

(note the Mk.3 ALH for the IA with the full self-defence suite and EO pod)

 

[Genesis]

-cheap sure
-effective unknown
-proven unkown

same goes for LCH. both need to put through paces before you can say they're effective and proven

Z-19 has been in exercises, internationally, but mostly, it's based on the Z-9, the Z-9 has also been hunting pirates for the past few years, which is also based on the Eurocopter.

It's about as proven as a peaceful country can get.

Z-19 has been in service for 5, 6 years now? Sure there has not been any wars, but it's not like it's just China using it in house, it has partaken in many exercises that involved foreign troops.

 

[C130]

Z-19 has been in exercises, internationally, but mostly, it's based on the Z-9, the Z-9 has also been hunting pirates for the past few years, which is also based on the Eurocopter.

It's about as proven as a peaceful country can get.

Z-19 has been in service for 5, 6 years now? Sure there has not been any wars, but it's not like it's just China using it in house, it has partaken in many exercises that involved foreign troops.

it needs a track record.
not saying it can'y fly