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I think we can live without "special purpose" Russian equipment for now.

The way things are going lately with LUH, 2019-20 target is definitely achievable. Initiall production target is 30 helis per year. So we can have 90 to 120 helis even before full scale production starts. After that 60 helis per year. These numbers are good and hey can easily fulfil our light...

There are total three planned prototypes. Third prototype will come in final configuration. (maybe 2018) FOC won't be given until all required parameters are met. Production will begin only after Tumakuru unit becomes operational. Don't expect initial production to start before 2019-20 full...

Its part of test and improvement cycle. There is all room for improvement. Expect more changes in coming months as testing advances.

Here you go, full media release on PT2 test from HAL. Media Releases 23 MAY 2017 Light Utility Helicopter (PT-2) Makes Maiden Flight Bengaluru, May 23, 2017: On the heels of maiden flight of HTT-40 (PT-2), HAL carried out first flight of Light Utility Helicopter (LUH)-PT-2 on May 22, 2017...

Nothing major tail boom was slightly modified.

HAL's LUH completes its maiden flight in 22 minutes. LUH PT-2 was flown by Wg Cdr Unni K Pillai (Retd) & Wg Cdr Anil Bhambhani (Retd)