HAL Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv

[Suryavanshi]

@FOXBAT ALOK was there any enquiry about the recent accident during republic day practice

 

[FOXBAT ALOK]

@FOXBAT ALOK was there any enquiry about the recent accident during republic day practice

Which one sir...yet I didn't heard any accident from R-Day parade rehearsal

 

[Suryavanshi]

Which one sir...yet I didn't heard any accident from R-Day parade rehearsal

This one

 

[FOXBAT ALOK]

This one

Ohh...this one from army day parade rehearsal not R-Day
& This is India...itni jldi report thodi na ayegi

 

[kstriya]

AugustaWestland AW159 Wildcat Naval ASW and Utility Helicopter | Military-Today.com
Entered service 2014
Crew 2 men
Dimensions and weight
Length 15.24 m
Main rotor diameter 12.8 m
Height 3.73 m
Weight (empty) ?
Weight (maximum take off) 6 t
Engines and performance
Engines 2 x LHTEC CTS800-4N turboshaft engines
Engine power 2 x 1 361 shp
Maximum speed 291 km/h
Cruising speed ?
Service ceiling ?
Range 777 km
Ferry range 963 km
Endurance 2 hours 42 minutes
Payload
Passengers 7-9 troops
Payload capacity ?
Payload capacity (external load) ?
Armament
Machine guns 1 x 7.62-mm
Missiles 4 x Thales Martlet or Sea Venom missiles
Torpedoes 2 x Sting Ray torpedoes
Other CRV7 unoperated rockets or depth charges
In 1995 the British Government announced that the Royal Navy'sWestland Lynx helicopters will be replaced. In 2002 a Future Lynx project originated. A Westland Super Lynx 300 helicopter was proposed to meet both British Army and Royal Navy requirements to replace the ageing Lynx helicopters. In 2006 UK Ministry of Defense awarded a contract for 70 new helicopters. This number was later cut back though. Production commenced in 2007.

Until 2009 this new helicopter was called the Lynx Wildcat. However since 2009 this helicopter is marketed under the AugustaWestland brand. It is worth noting that back in 2000 Augusta of Italy and Westland Helicopters of the United Kingdom merged and formed AugustaWestland.

The Super Lynx / AW159 made its first flight in 2009. Initial deliveries began in 2011. There are utility, reconnaissance and anti-surface warfare versions of this multi-role helicopter. In 2014 the AugustaWestland AW159 was officially adopted by the British Army and Royal Navy as the Wildcat where it replaced the old Westland Lynx helicopters. South Korea was the first export customer to order this new helicopter. There the AW159 won competition against the MH-60R Seahawk. An order for 8 choppers was placed in 2013. These helicopters will be used by the South Korean Navy.

The AW159 is a further development of extremely successful Westland Super Lynx. There are two versions of this multi-role helicopter, intended for the British Army and Royal Navy. Both versions have a common airframe that has a wheeled undercarriage. Some of the AW159 helicopters are used by the British special forces.

The AugustaWestland AW159 is a twin-engined helicopter. Even though it looks similar to the Westland Lynx, it has significant design differences. 95% of the components are new and only 5% are interchangeable with the latest versions of the Lynx (AH.7 and HMA.8 variants).

The AW159 is operated by 2 pilots. It can carry 7 to 9 passengers. One of the passenger can operate a door-mounted machine gun. The army version has a 7.62-mm machine gun, while the naval version is fitted with a much more powerful 12.7-mm machine gun.

This helicopter is powered by two LHTEC CTS800-4N turboshaft engines, developing 1 361 shp each. These engines are produced by a joint venture of Rolls-Royce and Honeywell. Certain elements, such as the tail rotor and tail boom, have been redesigned for greater durability and stealth qualities. The new AW159 is a capable machine. The original Westland Lynx was arguably the most capable and versatile helicopter in its class.

The helicopter can carry CRV7 or other unoperated rockets. It can carry four Thales Martlet lightweight multi-role air-to-surface missiles. Alternatively it can carry four Sea Venom lightweight anti-ship missiles. These weapons are effective against small boats and fast attack craft. Both of these missiles can target ships and land targets. The naval version can also carry two Sting Ray torpedoes or depth charges.

The AW159 is equipped with advanced avionics suite and sensors. This helicopter has some defensive systems.

Variants

Wildcat AH.1. It is referred as battlefield reconnaissance and assault helicopter, rather than utility helicopter. A total of 30 were ordered by the British Army. It is also used by the Royal Navy;

Wildcat HMA.2 navalized anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare, utility and search and rescue helicopter. It has Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, electro-optical / infrared device for imaging and target designation. It also has an active dipping sonar. A total of 28 were ordered by the Royal Navy. It might become a primary Royal Navy ship based helicopter.

 

[kstriya]

AugustaWestland AW159 Wildcat Naval ASW and Utility Helicopter | Military-Today.com
Entered service 2014
Crew 2 men
Dimensions and weight
Length 15.24 m
Main rotor diameter 12.8 m
Height 3.73 m
Weight (empty) ?
Weight (maximum take off) 6 t
Engines and performance
Engines 2 x LHTEC CTS800-4N turboshaft engines
Engine power 2 x 1 361 shp
Maximum speed 291 km/h
Cruising speed ?
Service ceiling ?
Range 777 km
Ferry range 963 km
Endurance 2 hours 42 minutes
Payload
Passengers 7-9 troops
Payload capacity ?
Payload capacity (external load) ?
Armament
Machine guns 1 x 7.62-mm
Missiles 4 x Thales Martlet or Sea Venom missiles
Torpedoes 2 x Sting Ray torpedoes
Other CRV7 unoperated rockets or depth charges
In 1995 the British Government announced that the Royal Navy'sWestland Lynx helicopters will be replaced. In 2002 a Future Lynx project originated. A Westland Super Lynx 300 helicopter was proposed to meet both British Army and Royal Navy requirements to replace the ageing Lynx helicopters. In 2006 UK Ministry of Defense awarded a contract for 70 new helicopters. This number was later cut back though. Production commenced in 2007.

Until 2009 this new helicopter was called the Lynx Wildcat. However since 2009 this helicopter is marketed under the AugustaWestland brand. It is worth noting that back in 2000 Augusta of Italy and Westland Helicopters of the United Kingdom merged and formed AugustaWestland.

The Super Lynx / AW159 made its first flight in 2009. Initial deliveries began in 2011. There are utility, reconnaissance and anti-surface warfare versions of this multi-role helicopter. In 2014 the AugustaWestland AW159 was officially adopted by the British Army and Royal Navy as the Wildcat where it replaced the old Westland Lynx helicopters. South Korea was the first export customer to order this new helicopter. There the AW159 won competition against the MH-60R Seahawk. An order for 8 choppers was placed in 2013. These helicopters will be used by the South Korean Navy.

The AW159 is a further development of extremely successful Westland Super Lynx. There are two versions of this multi-role helicopter, intended for the British Army and Royal Navy. Both versions have a common airframe that has a wheeled undercarriage. Some of the AW159 helicopters are used by the British special forces.

The AugustaWestland AW159 is a twin-engined helicopter. Even though it looks similar to the Westland Lynx, it has significant design differences. 95% of the components are new and only 5% are interchangeable with the latest versions of the Lynx (AH.7 and HMA.8 variants).

The AW159 is operated by 2 pilots. It can carry 7 to 9 passengers. One of the passenger can operate a door-mounted machine gun. The army version has a 7.62-mm machine gun, while the naval version is fitted with a much more powerful 12.7-mm machine gun.

This helicopter is powered by two LHTEC CTS800-4N turboshaft engines, developing 1 361 shp each. These engines are produced by a joint venture of Rolls-Royce and Honeywell. Certain elements, such as the tail rotor and tail boom, have been redesigned for greater durability and stealth qualities. The new AW159 is a capable machine. The original Westland Lynx was arguably the most capable and versatile helicopter in its class.

The helicopter can carry CRV7 or other unoperated rockets. It can carry four Thales Martlet lightweight multi-role air-to-surface missiles. Alternatively it can carry four Sea Venom lightweight anti-ship missiles. These weapons are effective against small boats and fast attack craft. Both of these missiles can target ships and land targets. The naval version can also carry two Sting Ray torpedoes or depth charges.

The AW159 is equipped with advanced avionics suite and sensors. This helicopter has some defensive systems.

Variants

Wildcat AH.1. It is referred as battlefield reconnaissance and assault helicopter, rather than utility helicopter. A total of 30 were ordered by the British Army. It is also used by the Royal Navy;

Wildcat HMA.2 navalized anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare, utility and search and rescue helicopter. It has Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, electro-optical / infrared device for imaging and target designation. It also has an active dipping sonar. A total of 28 were ordered by the Royal Navy. It might become a primary Royal Navy ship based helicopter.

Can we compare HAL ALH ASW version with AW159 or even a comparison with Chinese Z-9EC

 

[kstriya]

Z-9EC of Porki Naval from Chinks
Specifications
General characteristics

• Crew: 1 or 2 pilots
• Capacity: 10 passengers or 1,900 kg (4,189 lb) payload internal, 1,600 kg (3,527 lb) payload slung
• Length: 12.11 m (39 ft 9 in)
• Height: 4.01 m (13 ft 2 in)
• Empty weight: 2,050 kg (4,519 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 4,100 kg (9,039 lb)
• Powerplant: 2 × Zhuzhou Aeroengine Factory WZ-8A turboshaft, 632 kW (848 hp) each
• Main rotor diameter: 11.94 m (39 ft 2 in)
• Main rotor area: 111.98 m2 (1,205.3 sq ft) swept area

Performance

• Maximum speed: 305 km/h (190 mph; 165 kn)
• Cruise speed: 260 km/h (162 mph; 140 kn)
• Ferry range: 1,000 km (621 mi; 540 nmi) with internal auxiliary tank
• Endurance: 5 hours
• Service ceiling: 4,500 m (14,800 ft) * Hovering Ceiling in ground effect: 2,600 m (8,530 ft)
• Hovering Ceiling out of ground effect:1,600 m (5,249 ft)

Armament
2 fixed 23 mm Type 23-2 (AM-23) cannon on attack variants. Pylons for rockets, gun pods, ET52 torpedo, HJ-8 anti-tank missiles, or TY-90air-to-air missiles.

 

[F-14B]

Z-9EC of Porki Naval from Chinks
Specifications
General characteristics

• Crew: 1 or 2 pilots
• Capacity: 10 passengers or 1,900 kg (4,189 lb) payload internal, 1,600 kg (3,527 lb) payload slung
• Length: 12.11 m (39 ft 9 in)
• Height: 4.01 m (13 ft 2 in)
• Empty weight: 2,050 kg (4,519 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 4,100 kg (9,039 lb)
• Powerplant: 2 × Zhuzhou Aeroengine Factory WZ-8A turboshaft, 632 kW (848 hp) each
• Main rotor diameter: 11.94 m (39 ft 2 in)
• Main rotor area: 111.98 m2 (1,205.3 sq ft) swept area

Performance

• Maximum speed: 305 km/h (190 mph; 165 kn)
• Cruise speed: 260 km/h (162 mph; 140 kn)
• Ferry range: 1,000 km (621 mi; 540 nmi) with internal auxiliary tank
• Endurance: 5 hours
• Service ceiling: 4,500 m (14,800 ft) * Hovering Ceiling in ground effect: 2,600 m (8,530 ft)
• Hovering Ceiling out of ground effect:1,600 m (5,249 ft)

Armament
2 fixed 23 mm Type 23-2 (AM-23) cannon on attack variants. Pylons for rockets, gun pods, ET52 torpedo, HJ-8 anti-tank missiles, or TY-90air-to-air missiles.

The Z9EC is a chiniese dervative of the aerospital dulphin ii

 

[WolfPack86]

Indian air force Rudra attack helicopter.

 

[Prashant12]

The IAF's old Russian Mi-35s made way for Indian-built HAL Rudra armed choppers.

 

[patriots]

Breaking HAL Rudra may compete Airbus H145M, MD Helicopters MD601 Explorer and Leonardo AW109 to be the next Attack chopper for Philippines Air Force

 

[FOXBAT ALOK]

http://indiandefencenews.info/phili...al-rudra-light-attack-helicopter-acquisition/
Good news for all

 

[Shashwat]

Breaking HAL Rudra may compete Airbus H145M, MD Helicopters MD601 Explorer and Leonardo AW109 to be the next Attack chopper for Philippines Air Force

http://indiandefencenews.info/phili...al-rudra-light-attack-helicopter-acquisition/
Good news for all

Bogus! All they did is read a speculative post by Maxdefence and came up with this hyperbole.

It'd be great if it happens but nothing solid else leading defence media must have picked it up and I don't mean idrw.

 

[shankyz]

https://www.update.ph/2018/01/phili...dra-light-attack-armed-helicopter-india/24019

 

[Shashwat]

^^ Again a run of the mill bogus website like idrw which plagarise content without giving due.


Word by word its a copy of speculative Maxdefence post.

I seriously hope it comes to fruition with PBL. That will get rid of the ill will from Ecuador procurement.

 

[charlie]

a old accident report of ALH
http://dgca.nic.in/accident/reports/VT-BSN.pdf

ALH Dhruv and the Indian Helicopter Industry: Unrealised Potential, Promises and Challenges
https://idsa.in/system/files/jds/jds_11_1_2017_alh-dhruv-and-the-indian-helicopter-industry.pdf

 

[FOXBAT ALOK]

Rudra,LCH& armed cheetah

 

[Sancho]

Dhruv is nothing but a wrong example. A consultant is not even a design partner by the way.

Not at all, since we used a foreign design and techs to customize it to our needs. HALs part is the further development from it, by replacing forein parts and using the lessons they learned later to re-design Dhruv varients and now LCH and LUH.

That's a proper learning curve, you learn to walk with external help, you improve yourself, to finally be able to do things on your own in the long run.

 

[Rahul Singh]

Not at all, since we used a foreign design and techs to customize it to our needs.

Foreign design as an inspiration or in Blueprint? Did MBB provide detailed designs of BK-117 or details of preliminary studies of EC-145 HAL? The answer is no.

MBB was only interested in trying out feasibilities of its own ideas in ALH(Dhruv). So they persuaded HAL to integrate these with ALH's design. But they parted ways before the completion of the first phase of test flying. After that, it was HAL that tested and perfected those untested ideas of MBB. So the credit goes to HAL for everything that it has done with ALH and its successors.

 

[Sancho]

Foreign design as an inspiration or in Blueprint? Did MBB provide detailed designs of BK-117

Of course they did and that's why they have the obvious similarities, which are based on the German design (and as you probably know, not the only indigenous development that was based on German designs). The whole development was based on MBB's "design" experience and know how, to develop an own varient, just as Shakti engine is a jointly developed varient of a Safran engine too and that's the advantage we needed to start of in that field and which is why the helicopter segment is a success.