HAL LCH| Updates and Discussions

[proud_indian]

 

[kmc_chacko]

Raju had said that if everything went well the unit could be operational by 2017-18. It will have the initial capacity to build 3 tonne class and 10 tonne class of helicopters and will be able to build about five 3-tonne class of LUHs per year.

Have I read it wrongly!! Gentlemen!! Could somebody please clarify the highlighted part. So does HAL plan to fulfill IAF's requirement of over 180 Choppers in like 36 years???

 

[Mustang06]

What is the current rate of production of Dhruvs?

 

[R!CK]

HAL is looking at manufacturing around 120 helicopters every year. “Space at the existing plant where we are doing research and development, production, maintenance and overhaul of helicopters is saturated. We need to expand to create at least 60 LUHs, 30 LCHs and 30 ALHs per year. This is the anticipated production rate for expected and projected demand. This requires a new complex,” he said.

http://www.newindianexpress.com/sta...-Take-Off-Soon/2015/09/28/article3051103.ece1

P.S: This is the plan, Lets see what % of this is actually achieved.

Good Day!

 

[kaykay]

Raju had said that if everything went well the unit could be operational by 2017-18. It will have the initial capacity to build 3 tonne class and 10 tonne class of helicopters and will be able to build about five 3-tonne class of LUHs per year.

Have I read it wrongly!! Gentlemen!! Could somebody please clarify the highlighted part. So does HAL plan to fulfill IAF's requirement of over 180 Choppers in like 36 years???

Probably a typo or misinterpretation.....HAL manufacture around 35 Dhruv every year so I don't see why they can't do same with this.

 

[Armani]

The chopper's 6,500-meter service ceiling is probably it's biggest asset.

 

[indiatester]

Raju had said that if everything went well the unit could be operational by 2017-18. It will have the initial capacity to build 3 tonne class and 10 tonne class of helicopters and will be able to build about five 3-tonne class of LUHs per year.

Have I read it wrongly!! Gentlemen!! Could somebody please clarify the highlighted part. So does HAL plan to fulfill IAF's requirement of over 180 Choppers in like 36 years???

Great!

5 choppers per year!! hahaha

Too impatient... he said "initial capacity"
Well not good planning, but still....

 

[CBU-105]

no vids yet ?

 

[proud_indian]

 

[migflug]

from tejas fb

 

[jha]

Congrats to HAL. This Dhruv and derivatives are really coming along well.

Could have used different color scheme though.

 

[R!CK]

Could have used different color scheme though.

I guess its a combination of IN+IAF+IA color scheme since its the first prototype

Good Day!

 

[jha]

I guess its a combination of IN+IAF+IA color scheme since its the first prototype

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Yes.. Seems so.

 

[Kinetic]

MP should totally scrap long delayed 197 LUH acquisition just like MRCA.

 

[LOGICAL BOSSS]

Published September 6, 2016
SOURCE: HAL PR

Achieving yet another significant milestone, HAL conducted a technical flight of indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) in Bengaluru, today. The helicopter lifted at 1210 hours and was in the air for 15 minutes at HAL facilities. The flawless flight was carried out by HAL test pilots.

This event marks an important and significant beginning for prototype testing of LUH. This is the third indigenous helicopter product from the stables of HAL after ALH and LCH. Apart from replacement of ageing fleet of Cheetah / Chetak, LUH is expected to capture a sizeable share both in domestic and international market.

Light Utility Helicopter (LUH):

The LUH has a maximum All-Up-Weight (AUW) of 3150 Kgs, fitted with Safran HE Ardiden-1U engine of 750 KW power, with a range of 350 Km, service ceiling 6.5 Km, seating capacity of six passengers plus two pilots. The helicopter is designed to carry out various utility roles such as reconnaissance, transport, cargo load and rescue operations. The helicopter can operate from sea level to high altitudes of Himalayas.