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What will be the name of LCH after नामकरण (naming ceremony)? Any guesses? My guess: LCH will be named "Manyu". Logic: "Manyu" and "Rudra" are related; both of them are Rig-vedic gods. Nevertheless, take this with a pinch of salt.

LCH airborne front view. Credit: Praneeth Franklin

What HAL wants to make is not exactly a “HCH”. It can be more appropriately described as a “medium-lift combat helicopter (MCH)” because it’s projected to be similar to Boeing’s Apache. HAL can pull it off. They aim for first flight by 2027 which is realistic. I think that HAL has planned MCH...

As far as I know, SANT is for ALH Rudra Mk. IV and LCH. News reports say that the Apaches are going to replace Mi-35s. Doing so would make sense because all aircraft have a lifespan associated with their airframe. Beyond this lifespan, maintenance and operating costs may become increasingly...

Finally, we have progress on ATGM for LCH. More such tests may be conducted before IAF/IA formally orders LCH.

Rare photo angle showing belly of LCH. Credit: Praneeth Franklin

Because of the bureaucratic setup. There are multiple levels which needs to be cleared, from IAF headquarters to MoD directors, joint-secretaries, additional-secretaries etc who are part of multiple committees, to the minister-level DAC to final cabinet approval by the CCS headed by PM. But...

Gorgeous ❤ Credit: Deb Rana

LCH with its awesome digital camouflage.😍 Credit: Deb Rana