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Normally the ASW sensor suite involves: A maritime radar - to detect surface ships and surface subs A dunking sonar - to detect deep submerged subs A towed MAD boom - 'magnetic anomaly detector' to detect close to surface subs (while the chopper is flying) DRDO has developed it's own chopper...

In addition to TAL torpedos and other sensors Naval Dhruv could also carry couple of short-range (light weight) anti-ship missiles. The big dead weight (that's normally part of ASW arsenal) that naval Dhruv can get rid off is the depth charges - traditionally ASW choppers literally carry a...

After accounting for fuel and pilots, Dhruv should have 1.5 tonne load carrying capability (probably half of S-70) but should be ok to carry couple of TALs (220kgs each); a dunking sonar; maritime radar etc!! ASW choppers normally carry short range torpedos (makes no sense to launch a long...

Well, there aren't light weight 'combat helicopters', 'combat aircraft' either in US/Russian/French armies/airforces. But India carved out a niche for itself in creating them!! The original reason why Indian Navy rejected Dhruv in ASW role was that the the chopper had too much vibration and the...