Helicopters used by India!!! A Discussion

[Zebra]

Indian Army to Induct Weaponized Advanced Light Helicopter "Rudra" Soon

Posted on: September 07, 2011

The Indian Army will soon be able to experience superior aerial firepower capability with the imminent induction of the attack version of indigenously-built Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) 'Rudra'. The 'Rudra' ALH derives much of its features from the indigenous ALH 'Dhruv' and will be inducted into the Army Aviation Corps this financial year. 'Rudra' ALH is also dubbed as "Dhruv WSI" and designed and developed by state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).


The 'Rudra' ALH has been approved for induction as part of modernisation and capability development efforts by the India. The 'Rudra' ALH is a fully loaded attack chopper equipped with a various guns, rocket pods, air-to-air and anti-tank guided missiles. While the weapon systems are being ground tested in Integrated Configuration, a fresh a final round of firing trials this month starting with its 20-mm turret gun. This will be followed by trials of its 70mm rockets and MBDA-supplied Mistral air-to-air missiles in November.


While the 'Rudra' ALH is derived from the 'Dhruv' ALH, requisite changes pertaining to the airframe have been made which lends more agility and speed to the chopper. The 'Rudra' ALH will be 5.5-tonne class twin-engine chopper with a host of advanced features such as Automatic Flight Control System, Integrated Dynamic System, Full Authority Digital Electronic Control and its ability to cruise at speeds of 250 kilometer per hour. This weaponized aerial platform will complement the combat capability of the Indian Army in a crucial battlefield scenario. 'Rudra' ALH can be used for dual role of attack chopper as well as for carrying soldiers or ammunition.


According to sources, the 'Rudra' ALH will be ready for initial operational clearance (IOC) by December this year and the deliveries of the production series of helicopters are scheduled for before March 2012. The 'Rudra' ALH is being developed by state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The ALH will become the core of Indian Army's both transport and attack chopper fleet in the near future. The ALH is a multi-role, multi-mission helicopter in 5.5 tonne class fully designed and developed by HAL.

Indian Army to Induct Weaponized Advanced Light Helicopter Rudra Soon

 

[Zebra]

* Dhruv Mk. 3 : The Mk.3 variant is substantially different to early Dhruvs. Fitted with Shakti engines, a new electronic warfare (EW) suite and warning systems, automatic chaff and flare dispensers, and an improved vibration control system.

In September 2010, it was reported that the Dhruv's Integrated Dynamic System (IDS), which combines several key rotor control functions into an single module carrying the engine's power to the rotors, was suffering from excessive wearing and was necessitating frequent replacement; as a consequence the cruising speed had been restricted to 250 km/h and high-altitude performance was lessened as well. HAL contracted Italian aerospace firm Avio for consultancy purposes, Avio replicated production of the IDS in Italy in order to isolate the problem; the early testing of the Dhruv has been criticised as "rushed". In June 2011 HAL has reported that the issue was now resolved and not present in the Dhruv Mk III, a number of alterations both to the design and production had been made to improve the IDS; a programme of retrofitting the Mk I and Mk II was also completed by June 2011.

The more powerful Shakti engine has since been introduced on the Dhruv Mk.3, on one test it carried 600 kg load to Sonam Post against the Army's target of 200kg. The first batch of Dhruv Mk.3's was received by the Indian Army during Aero India 2011.

Dhruv-WSI (Weapons system Integrated)

Also designated HAL Rudra

* Mk.3 : Dhruv-WSI with EW, countermeasures, and targeting systems installed, but without weapons capabilities.

* Mk.4 : Dhruv-WSI with turret gun, rockets, air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles weapon systems installed.

( wiki )

( latest three different variants of HAL Dhruvs . )

 

[SPIEZ]

LCH TD2

LCH TD2 with DESERT CAMOUFLAGE

 

[SPIEZ]

LIGHT COMBAT HELICOPTER ( A HELO BEING DEVELOPED IN INDIA)

Light Combat Helicopter | Defence Aviation

India's long awaited Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) in works since 2006 finally flew after months of speculation. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) had announced that the attack helicopter will take to skies for the first time in February 2010 but it didn't happen. The LCH finally flew on March 29 which was a rather quite affair with only the HAL engineers forming the spectator base. The Monday's test was not an official test according to HAL but was just a confidence building flight. The official test flight will take place sometime in April in front of VIP's and defense staff.

Plan to develop attack helicopter was finalized in October 2006 after the design concept developed by HAL was approved by the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force. Need for a modern attack helicopter platform was felt by the Indian military during late 90s when its attack helicopter fleet comprising of some 80 Russian Mi-24s and Mi-35s proved to be useless at high altitude and lacked sophistication needed by complex modern wars. It was decided to develop an attack helicopter which could fulfill the unique and different needs of the Army and the Air force.
LCH was designed out of HAL's highly successful multi-role utility helicopter "Dhruv". Dhruv first entered service in 2002 and since have carried out its duties in a very successful manner. Dhruv is also being exported to many countries. Developing LCH from Dhruv saved HAL preciously needed time. So far the IAF has placed an order of 65 LCH's and the Army has placed an order of 114. According to estimates the LCH should receive its Final operational clearance by 2013 after which it will enter service.
LCH was designed with stealth in mind and hence it has a narrow fuselage and flat panels and some other stealthy features. Pilot seating is in tandem configuration because of the narrow fuselage. It has an armor designed to withstand an attack from a 12.7mm bullet. It also has crashworthy cockpit to protect the pilots, this feature has been taken from Dhruv's design. LCH is expected to perform multiple roles like Air defense against UAV's, attack operations against enemy air defenses, escort for other helicopters, counter offensive against ground forces on both conventional and urban battlefield, counter insurgence, combat search and rescue operations, anti-tank role and scout duties in all weather conditions and in day or night. It will also function at high altitude areas of Jammu and Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh. LCH is also capable in Nuclear-Chemical and Biological scenarios.
LCH's advance avionics will feature a full glass cockpit and helmet mounted sight and display. LCH also features an advance electronic warfare suit (EWS) and Directional Infrared counter measures (DIRCM) for self-protection. LCH has data link capability hence it can communicate with other assets. Other common features like fuel consumption display, Infrared and flame suppressor, digital video recorder, etc will also be incorporated into the aircraft.
Multiple weapons will be carried by the LCH like rockets, air to air missile, air to surface missiles, cluster bombs, anti-radiating missile and turret gun developed by Nexter of France. It can take off from an altitude of 10,000 feet, operate weapons up to 16,300 feet, and engage targets like UAVs that are flying at altitudes of up to 21,300 feet. LCH is capable of carrying more than 2000 kgs of armament. Max takeoff weight of the LCH is around 5.5 to 5.8 tones; its top speed is 275 kms and range of 550 kms. Service ceiling of LCH has been extended to 6.5 kms. Once service ready the LCH is expected by the HAL to be one of the best attack helicopters in the world, this is crucial as the Indian forces have fallen behind the Pakistani's and Chinese who have advance attack helicopters.

 

[Kunal Biswas]

 

[Kunal Biswas]

 

[bhramos]

Kamov Ka-25
Type: ASW helicopter.

Known Serial Numbers: IN-571
...............................IN-572
...............................IN-573
...............................IN-574
...............................IN-575
...............................IN-576
...............................IN-577

Powerplant: Two Glushenkov GTD-3F turboshafts each rated at 671-kW (900-shp).

Maximum Speed: 113 knots (130 mph; 182 km/h).

Service Ceiling: Not Known.

Range: 216 nautical miles (400 km).

Sensors: The Ka-25s of the Indian Navy featured a search radar, a dipping sonar in the cabin rear and a canister of sonobuoys fitted externally.

Weapons: Under fuselage weapons bay for homing torpedoes plus depth bombs.

Comments: Seven Ka-25s (all being ex-Soviet Navy) were on order for the Indian Navy, and these formed the equipment of the new INAS 333 Squadron, commissioned in December 1980. Each operated by a two-man crew, the Ka-25s were essentially for ASW with secondary surveillance and SAR duties. Endurance was three hours, but the helicopter had a limited night and all-weather sonar-dipping capability. The Ka-25 are still in service with the Naval Air Arm, albeit in a limited role.

 

[bhramos]

Kamov Ka-28
Type: ASW helicopter.

Known Serial Numbers: IN-571
...............................IN-572
...............................IN-573
...............................IN-574
...............................IN-575
...............................IN-576
...............................IN-577
...............................IN-582
...............................IN-584

Number in Service: 13 (incl. 3 trainers).

Powerplant: Two Isotov TV3-117BK turbo shafts, each rated at 1660-kW (2225-shp), drive contra-rotating blades which have been shortened in length by comparison with those of the Ka-25 for better manoeuvrability on deck.

Operational Speed: 110 knots (204 km/h).

Service Ceiling: 12,000 ft. (3660 miles).

Range: 270 nautical miles (500 km).

Sensors: Splash Drop search radar, VGS-3 dipping sonar and sonobuoys.

Armament: Up to about 2000 kg of disposable stores carried in a lower-fuselage weapon bay, generally comprising two torpedoes or depth charges.

Self Defence: A media report, dated 05 May 2007, stated that 15 KITE Electronic Support Measures (ESM) systems were fitted aboard the Kamov and HAL Chetak helicopters. Also, an additional 47 KITE systems are on order and in various stages of production & integration. The KITE ESM system is an indigenous development by the Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL).

Comments: A total of 13 Ka-28s (export version of the Ka-27PL) entered service with the Indian Navy in the mid-80s, including three equipped for the training role. Additional helicopters may have been purchased, but that cannot be confirmed. The Ka-28 was purchased to complement the Ka-25 and it's ASW capabilities are better than its predecessor. The helicopter is considered a quantum jump ahead of the Ka-25 in terms of ASW capability and versatility, with an endurance of over four hours. There is no commonality between the two types, the Ka-28 representing a 20-year technology leap, being equipped with advanced sensors, search-radar, computers, dipping sonar, data-link and MAD (magnetic anomaly detector) equipment.

The Scientific Research Institute of Systematic Equipment at St. Petersburg, Russia is currently developing a variant of the Fagot anti-ship warfare suite for the Ka-28 helicopters in service with the Indian Navy. Unconfirmed reports, in September 2000, stated that five Ka-28s are currently in the Sevastopol Aircraft Enterprise, Russia where they are undergoing a major five-month overhaul. This information has not been confirmed from reliable sources. In December 2001, India Defence Consultants (IDC) reported that an $18-million deal for six additional Ka-28s have been placed by the Indian Navy. There has been no press release from the Ministry of Defense (MoD) confirming this.

 

[SPIEZ]

Whats the latest deal with the helo's which one was last finalised ...?

 

[Blackwater]

They are not used by India still

 

[Blackwater]

MI-17 V5

 

[SPIEZ]

HAL making 159 Dhruvs for Indian Army

The defence public sector undertaking, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) helicopter division on Tuesday said that the company's order book position is strong. The HAL is working on producing 159 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) to be handed over to the Indian Army.

The company also said that it is focusing on producing Weapon System Integrated (WSI) ALH to be handed over to the services and work on this was in the different stages.

M S Srinath, General Manager, Helicopter Division, said here, "HAL had handed over seven ALHs to Border Security Force (BSF), which is being used for the anti-naxalite operations."

Srinath added that HAL has 19 production units and nine R &D centres spread across India. HAL has expertise on a diverse range of military and civil aircraft, providing self reliance to India's aerospace capabilities.

HAL, Helicopter Division, was established in the year 1974 and has produced more than 600 Cheetah, Chetak helicopters. The division is also credited with manufacturing more than 100 Advance Light Helicopters (ALH) which has been christened Dhruv.

Srinath also said that the division has also produced ALHs which have been exported to Ecuador, Mauritius and Maldives.

http://defenceforumindia.com/indian-army/31178-hal-making-159-dhruvs-indian-army.html

 

[SPIEZ]

Are these 159 helicopters in place instead of the 197 light helicopters that India was going to buy ...?

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Are these 159 helicopters in place instead of the 197 light helicopters that India was going to buy ...?

No these are separate..

197 ULH in which army going to operate 80-90 are suppose to be a supplement to Cheetahs ..

 

[SPIEZ]

Post # 52: Link---> to thread for the particular discussion!

IAF choppers restore snapped power in snowed out Kashmir

Livefist: PHOTOS: IAF Choppers Restore Snapped Power In Snowed-out Kashmir

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What helicopter is that ?

 

[Kunal Biswas]

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What helicopter is that ?

HAL cheetah

 

[lambu]

IAF To Induct Latest Russian Military Choppers

In 10 days from now, India will formally induct the latest Russian military helicopters, Mi-17V5, into it's service when Defence Minister A.K. Antony hands over the keys to the Indian Air Force.

India bought 80 of these choppers from Russia in 2008 for $1.34 billion, and the first lot of 21 of these helicopters has been delivered to the IAF since October last year. Six more of these choppers will join the fleet by end of March.

The IAF will use these helicopters for troops movement, special forces heli-borne operations, supplies, search and rescue, and casualty evacuation.

"The formal induction of the Mi-17V5 will take place at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad near here on Feb 17," an IAF officer told IANS here Monday.

Once all the 80 helicopters are delivered by 2014, India may place an order for 59 more of these choppers at a cost of $1 billion.

Even as the defence ministry inducts these advanced military transport helicopters, the the home ministry too has decided to buy six of these for logistics in Maoist-affected districts of the country.

The IAF plans to base the first lot of these choppers at its Bhatinda base in Punjab and in Srinagar base in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Mi-17V5 is designed for cargo lift weighing about five tonnes, but can also carry 36 troopers. The helicopter has advanced multi-function cockpit display and upgraded engines.

The two engines of Mi-17V5 generate 2,200 horse power, about 300 hp more than the Mi-17IV variant. The upgraded engines can be started without much hassle by pilots at high altitude areas of over 6,000 metres or 21,000 feet.

Defence News - IAF To Induct Latest Russian Military Choppers

 

[SPIEZ]

MI-17 V5 helicopter to be Inducted into the IAF on 17 February 2012

Mi-17 V5 helicopter would be inducted into the IAF on 17 February 2012. This helicopter falls in the category of armed helicopter, with substantial and effective firepower with the latest and more powerful engines that will greatly enhance its payload carriage capability at higher altitudes.

Mi-17 V5, an upgrade of Mi-17 in the medium -lift category, is equipped with state-of-the-art avionics and onboard Navigation Systems. It is a glass cockpit variant; the first of its kind to get inducted into the IAF. It has onboard weather radar, state of the art autopilot and is compatible with the latest Generation (Gen-III) Night vision Goggles. With this, the helicopter can undertake all-weather, day and night operations in any kind of terrain. The helicopter is also equipped with a Bambi-Bucket that can be used for fire fighting. It is also fitted with a powerful winch – a feature useful in the Disaster Relief Operations in restricted areas where landing is not possible.

It has a modified loading ramp for faster loading and off-loading; apart from the traditional rear clamshells. A starboard door and a 'Dolphin' shaped nose section give it a unique identity. The entire airframe has a high degree of ballistics tolerance and is crash-resistant. It also comes equipped with an emergency flotation system. Its internal cabin volume is sufficient for transporting fully-equipped infantry soldiers for specialised operations.

Induction of Mi-17 V5 will enhance the capabilities of the IAF manifold in undertaking varied roles to face the challenges thrown in by unforgiving weather, hostile environment and difficult terrain in India. Indian Air Force first inducted helicopters in the year 1954. They have operated in Siachen Glacier, the highest battlefield in the world and have also proven their mettle in the UN missions. With the induction of Mi-17 V5, the capability and strength of the helicopter fleet in the IAF will increase significantly.

In 2008, India had signed an agreement with Russia to induct 80 Mi-17 V5 helicopters for strengthening IAF's helicopter fleet for high altitude Air Maintenance Ops, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Mission and Transport Operations.




related thread :http://defenceforumindia.com/indian...n-air-force-induct-new-mi-17-v5-choppers.html

 

[Kunal Biswas]

MI-17V5

 

[Kunal Biswas]