Indian Army Aviation Wing

[Scrutator]

Does anyone else feel that the CoMPASS (electro-optic) pod on Rudra and LCH should have been flipped 180 degrees? It should have been fixed such that the domed part is pointing downwards while it's base is fixed to the underside of Rudra's/LCH's 'protruberance' (which itself could be raised slightly higher to make room) .
That way Rudra/LCH can 'see' under the helicopter and have a vast visibility angle; which is especially useful for surveillance (of terrorists and enemy troops) and recon missions. The current (inefficient) design seems to restrict the CoMPASS's visibility to only that limited 'cone' where the autocannon could be pointed at.
Thoughts?

 

[Kunal Biswas]

On MK3 the pod is fixed downwards, Only in combat variants its mounted above ..

The modification is done due to some reason with respect to combat ..

Does anyone else feel that the CoMPASS (electro-optic) pod on Rudra and LCH should have been flipped 180 degrees? It should have been fixed such that the domed part is pointing downwards while it's base is fixed to the underside of Rudra's/LCH's 'protruberance' (which itself could be raised slightly higher to make room) .
That way Rudra/LCH can 'see' under the helicopter and have a vast visibility angle; which is especially useful for surveillance (of terrorists and enemy troops) and recon missions. The current (inefficient) design seems to restrict the CoMPASS's visibility to only that limited 'cone' where the autocannon could be pointed at.
Thoughts?

 

[Scrutator]

On MK3 the pod is fixed downwards, Only in combat variants its mounted above ..

The modification is done due to some reason with respect to combat ..

Yes, orientation of the EO pod on Mk3 is the effective way.
In Mk4 (WSI) the EO pod station has been allocated to the gun turret. but the EO pod orientation appears more to do with structural engineering convenience rather than any real combat advantage (UAV hunting role not withstanding! - a role the other attack helos also perform effectively with downward pointing EO).

 

[Prayash]

LCH lokking sexy

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Published on Feb 15, 2017

Lt Gen Kanwal Kumar, DG Army Aviation Corps flew the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) at the Aero India 2017. The LCH is indigenously developed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and will soon be inducted into the Indian Army. This combat helicopter is light, manoeuvrable and armed with devastating fire power. It has the capability to manoeuvre through narrow valleys, mountains and high altitude areas, providing effective support to ground operations. The LCH, armed with its turret mounted gun, rockets, air to air missiles and air to ground missiles is a potent force multiplier and shall greatly enhance the Indian Army's military capability.

 

[Prayash]

Published on Feb 15, 2017

Lt Gen Kanwal Kumar, DG Army Aviation Corps flew the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) at the Aero India 2017. The LCH is indigenously developed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and will soon be inducted into the Indian Army. This combat helicopter is light, manoeuvrable and armed with devastating fire power. It has the capability to manoeuvre through narrow valleys, mountains and high altitude areas, providing effective support to ground operations. The LCH, armed with its turret mounted gun, rockets, air to air missiles and air to ground missiles is a potent force multiplier and shall greatly enhance the Indian Army's military capability.

Some pics..............

 

[Prayash]

COAS being brifed by DG army aviation LCH

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Swedish DefMin Peter Hultqvist checking 'Rudra'

Old tweet ..

 

[TPFscopes]

HAL TEJAS AT AERO INDIA 2017

 

[Adioz]

HAL TEJAS AT AERO INDIA 2017

This is Tejas Mk-3. Its has VTOL capability. And is good for CAS role.

 

[itsme]

HAL TEJAS AT AERO INDIA 2017

Hahahahahahahaahahahaha.


[ubdbusvbysbmx dvsbyydudx]

 

[TPFscopes]

HAL LCH AT AERO INDIA 2017

Typo mistake.
Correct it as HAL LCH
Apologies for inconvenience

 

[TPFscopes]

HAL DHRUV in action......................

 

[sthf]

Typo mistake.
Correct it as HAL LCH
Apologies for inconvenience

It's OK mate. No apologies necessary, it happens.

But it was seriously funny.

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Interacting with Army test pilots, Army is keen to put its Rudra in anti-armor and close support task ASAP, But yet its not known that the rudra will play any significant role in COIN as per Indian Army..

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Regarding ATGM procurement, Its not known why import is being pushed around when HELINA cleared its trails by mid 2016 ..

 

[Shaitan]

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[lcafanboy]

http://m.timesofindia.com/india/arm...y-attack-helicopters/articleshow/58756733.cms

Army wants its own 'mini Air Force', pitches for heavy-duty attack helicopters

The Army is seeking approval for the acquisition of 11 Apache attack helicopters from the US.
HIGHLIGHTS

• The force wants three squadrons of heavy-duty attack helicopters, among other choppers, for its three primary "strike" corps
• The Army believes it should have "full command and control" over "tactical air assets" for rapid deployment along with its strike corps

NEW DELHI: The Army has now strongly revived its old quest for a "mini air force" of its own, in a move that has been bitterly opposed by the IAF in the past.

The force wants three squadrons of heavy-duty attack helicopters, among other choppers, for its three primary "strike" corps geared for rapid armoured thrusts into enemy territory.

For starters, the 1.3-million strong Army is seeking the government's approval for acquisition of 11 Apache attack helicopters from the US as "a follow-on contract" to the earlier Rs 13,952 crore deal inked for 22 such choppers for the IAF.

"The procurement proposal is likely to be considered by the defence acquisitions council (DAC) in its meeting to be chaired by defence minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday," said a defence ministry source.

The Army is in a hurry because the "50% repeat order option", with the same terms and conditions, can be exercised only till September 28 since the original contract was inked on that date in 2015.

One part of that "hybrid" deal had been inked with Boeing for the choppers, while the other for its weapons, radars and electronic warfare suites was signed with the US government. Apart from the 22 Apaches to be delivered to IAF from July 2019 onwards, the contract also involves acquisition of 812 AGM-114L-3 Hellfire Longbow missiles, 542 AGM-114R-3 Hellfire-II missiles, 245 Stinger Block I-92H missiles and 12 AN/APG-78 fire-control radars.

Even during the procurement process for the 22 Apaches, the Army had demanded their "ownership and control" because helicopter gunships are used as the "air manoeuvre arm" of ground forces to target enemy infantry and tanks the world over.

India inked Rs 8,048 crore deal for 15 Chinooks in Sept 2015. CH-47F Chinook is a heavy-lift helicopter, used for long-haul troop movements, logistics and recovery operations.

The Army believes it should have "full command and control" over "tactical air assets" for rapid deployment along with its strike corps, while the IAF should concentrate on its "larger strategic role".

The IAF, in turn, had contended it should retain all attack and medium-lift helicopters because it would be "very expensive" if the Army duplicated efforts and resources by getting its own "little air force".

The then UPA government had ruled that the first 22 Apaches would go to IAF to add to its two existing, but ageing, squadrons of Russian-origin Mi-25/35 attack helicopters. But it also held "future" procurements of attack helicopters would be for the Army, granting "in principle approval" to its case for raising three squadrons (13 choppers each) for the strike formations - 1 Corps (Mathura), 2 Corps (Ambala) and 21 Corps (Bhopal).

"Army Aviation Corps, raised in 1986, has over 250 Chetak/Cheetah light choppers and Dhruv advanced light helicopters. It should also get attack helicopters now since their control by IAF is a sub-optimal arrangement," said a senior officer.

The Army's long-term plans include three helicopter squadrons (armed/attack, reconnaissance and tactical lift) each for all its 14 corps as well as "a flight" of five fixed-wing aircraft each for its six regional or operational commands.

 

[3deffect]

now its look like ab pakistan ka darama band krne ka time aah gya h....so prepare for proxy WAR