HAL LOH News & Discussions

[shiningindia]

HAL Light Observation Helicopter News & Discussions

The HAL Light Observation Helicopter (LOH) is under development by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited of India. The 3-tonne single engine light helicopter for the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force will replace the fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters. The project is in preliminary stages and is in the design phase. The project will be completed within next 5-6 years.[1] The Indian military have a requirement for 384 helicopters of which 187 helicopters will be built by HAL.

Specifications

Data from Defense Update[3]

General characteristics

* Crew: 2
* Capacity: 6
* Length: ()
* Rotor diameter: ()
* Height: ()
* Disc area: m² (ft&#178
* Empty weight: 1870 kg (lb)
* Loaded weight: kg (lb)
* Useful load: kg (lb)
* Max takeoff weight: 3015 kg (lb)
* Powerplant: 1× HAL/Turbomeca Shakti turboshaft, 871 kW (1200 hp)

Performance

* Never exceed speed: 330 km/h (178 knots, 207 mph)
* Maximum speed: km/h (knots, mph)
* Cruise speed: 240 km/h (140 knots, 161 mph)
* Range: 350km (218 mi)
* Service ceiling: 6500 m (21,300 ft)
* Rate of climb: m/s (ft/min)
* Disc loading: kg/m² (lb/ft&#178
* Power/mass: W/kg (hp/lb)

 

[IndianArmy]

Thanks to marcos98 for sharing these pictures

 

[shiningindia]

i think it's a dhruv helicopter.

 

[IndianArmy]

i think it's a dhruv helicopter.

No, Its LUH

 

[shiningindia]

No, Its LUH

i think it's a variant of HAL dhruv.

 

[IndianArmy]

i think it's a variant of HAL dhruv.

Hahahah, No sir..... Its LUH, see whats written in the last picture, its written Light Utility helicopter...

 

[shiningindia]

Hahahah, No sir..... Its LUH, see whats written in the last picture, its written Light Utility helicopter...

it's introduced or not ? if yes! who is it's user?

 

[IndianArmy]

it's introduced or not ? if yes! who is it's user?

Its not introduced, this is just a mock up model of LUH.... Its yet to be made..

 

[1nd1a]

Friends,

Its just the same. Air Force version of the aircraft would be called Light Utility Helicopter while for the Army it would be known as Light Observation Helicopter.

For details check below link...

Light Observation Helicopter (LOH)

cheers mates.

 

[boxer_B]

Has anyone noticed image of heli beside LOH ???

Its written LAH: Maybe Light attack helicopter ??

Anyone got more info on this.

 

[1nd1a]

Has anyone noticed image of heli beside LOH ???

Its written LAH: Maybe Light attack helicopter ??

Anyone got more info on this.

LCH was previously know as LAH.

I found this article have a look

StateMaster - Encyclopedia: HAL Light Combat Helicopter

 

[Water Car Engineer]

 

[angeldemon_007]

@ boxer_B
What is that ugly big helicopter model behind LUH model ??