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@abingdonboy I think that issue has been solved to some extent. As per my understanding, Parrikar made it clear that IAF don't have the monopoly on the rotary assets. So, the probability of IA ending up with 100+ IMRH is very high...

So it is safe to assume that it could be inducted by 2025-27 if things work out well. Not too shabby. It's not like we are suffering from a chronic shortage of medium helis unlike other things airforce. 150 spanking new Mi17 should work fine till then. Cabin dimentions look pretty neat and...

@kunal1123 My friend 6.5 km at what payload and at what cost? Technically AH-64 can fly roughly as high as LCH when the reality is that it can't carry 1000 kg payload at same height as LCH but at the same time is twice as heavy and thrice as expensive.

3.5 ton is below the industry standard. This is seriously disappointing. ALH and LCH are excellent in their class and LUH is turning out to be great but eventually forces may reject this in favour of phoren maal.