HAL Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv

[Just Me]

I don't understand why is she taken lightly, i love her and would like to see her in every team. They should ask HAL to improve her fast.....Great Bird...

 

[sasi]

Some Pics from Ecuador..

We should give advertisement job to ecuador,they are doing neatly. What the hell hal is doing ?

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Ecuadorian SF and Helo Crew..

 

[Abhi9]

 

[Shaitan]

 

[Abhi9]

I have never seen those aerofoil structure on RUDRA.

Also the Rudra is getting IOC by month end

HAL Rudra to get IOC by month end | idrw.org

 

[Neuro]

HAL to unveil armed Rudra helicopter at Aero India 2013

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is planning to unveil an armed variant of its Rudra advanced light helicopter (ALH) at the forthcoming Aero India Exhibition, which is scheduled to be held in February 2013 in Bangalore, India.

Fully designed and manufactured by HAL, the latest version features an array of new weapon systems, such as 20mm turreted gun, 70mm rocket pods and air-to-air combat missiles.

Commenting on the helicopter, HAL chairman RK Tyagi was quoted by The Times of India as saying that the helicopter's combat capability has been augmented through integration of electronic warfare suite and counter-measure devices, such as flares and chaffs dispensers.

"Sighting systems, such as electro-optical pod and helmet-pointing systems, have been integrated to augment target aiming capabilities," Tyagi added.

Also known as ALH-WSI, the helicopter has already proven its performance and firing capabilities during extensive flight trials, and is currently awaiting initial operational clearance (IOC), which is expected to be awarded shortly.

"Initial deliveries of Rudra to the army are planned in this fiscal year," Tyagi said.

Due to advanced self-defence and protection suite, the helicopter is expected to be used for several armed and unarmed missions, including heliborne assault, logistic support, reconnaissance, casualty evacuation, anti-tank warfare, close air support, and anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface vessel (ASV) operations.

Powered by two Shakti engines, the Rudra is an armed variant of the Dhruv ALH and is designed to carry out both utility and attack missions in the battlefield.

The multi-mission helicopter is equipped with forward-looking infrared (FLIR) and thermal imaging sights interface, integrated defensive aids suite (IDAS) with electronic warfare self-protection, anti-tank guided missiles and automatic flight control system to improve the army's aerial firepower capabilities.

HAL to unveil armed Rudra helicopter at Aero India 2013 | idrw.org

 

[Abhi9]

http://www.hal-india.com/HAL-CONNECT/HAL-CONNECT ISSUE 48.pdf

News about LUH GTV

 

[binayak95]

Indian Air Force helicopter rescued German National from Nun Peak In Ladakh on August 19, 2012.

I didn't know that the Air Force operated wheeled versions of the Dhruv.( helicopter in the background)

 

[prestigiousindian]

Guys i know its not relevant here but does sum1 know any details of LCH.... ??

 

[Abhi9]

HAL to hand over RUDRA to army : TARMAK 007 reports

http://tarmak007.blogspot.com/2013/01/hal-to-hand-over-2-rudra-choppers-to.html

 

[sasi]

 

[sasi]

Livefist: Certification Next Week, First Rudra Copter To Army At Aero India

With certification complete, the first weaponised ALH Dhruv armed helicopter, christened Rudra , willformally receive certification next week. The Indian Army will receive its first Rudra at Aero India that kicks off on February 6 at theYelahanka air force base in South India.
Here's some official literature on the platform:
Rudra can carry 48 70mm rockets. Different warheads such as high explosive, darts, flechettes or cargo warheads provide adequate flexibility to address any type of target. These rockets can be safely delivered at standoff ranges of more than 8 km. The turret mounted 20 mm cannons can be cued to the electro optical pod or the pilot's helmet. This provides Rudra immediate and accurate firepower against ground and aerial targets. Pilot only has to look at the target and fire. With an advanced ballistic computer, the guns are very accurate even at extreme angles. Fire and forget anti-tank guided missiles with 7-km range make Rudra an ideal platform for ground support roles. Rudra can carry four air to air missiles. These are infra red guided fire and forget missiles with off axisboresight capability. Pilot can engage the target using the helmet mounted sightor with the electro optical pod, while manoeuvering.
State of the art sensors complement this tremendous firepower. Gyrostabilised electro optical sensors work on both visual and IR spectrum. Any type of target will be picked up and tracked at large distances, whether by day or by night. These targets can be handed over to the guided missiles or attacked with rockets and gun. The laser designator can designate the target for any compatible weapon. A comprehensive self protection suite would empower the pilot with essential situational awareness of the elctromagnetic and laser environment. Any missile launched on the helicopter would be picked up by the self protectionsuite and effective countermeasures dispensed automatically. This makes Rudra practically unassailable.
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[sathya]

is that missile HELINA ? looks similar to NAG..

i didnt know helina got ready..

 

[sasi]

is that missile HELINA ? looks similar to NAG..

i didnt know helina got ready..

Livefist: First Photos Of India's Helina ATGM Firing Trials On HAL Rudra

 

[cloud_9]

 

[Shaitan]

 

[average american]

I notice Russia is buying helicopters from Italy, landing craft from France, drones from Israel.. l.

 

[Daredevil]

I notice Russia is buying helicopters from Italy, landing craft from France, drones from Israel.. l.

What is your point?.

 

[Abhi9]