HAL Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv

[nitesh]

HATSOFF CEO Upadhyay quits - southindia - Bangalore - ibnlive

 

[JAISWAL]

i really loved these Navy ALH's.
They look more smart and beautiful then their Army and IAF counterparts.

 

[nitesh]

Arjun, Dhruv Get Thumbs Up From Indian Army Chief - Defence Now

On Dhruv, Singh said it had troubles relating to maintenance and serviceability.

He said the Army has been requesting the Defence Ministry for "greater improvement" in the helicopter's designs and "greater indulgence" of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to ensure that the serviceability of the helicopter remains "much higher" that what it is at present.

Referring to the Sarang helicopter aerobatics display team, Singh said the chopper is good and that is why the display team is the only one of its kind in the world, performing and winning accolades.

 

[angeldude13]

Not a single subsystem of importance by India。

This is not even integrating。This is simple assembly of parts sourced abroad。

When will India start making anything of its own？

you sir are a troll

 

[JAISWAL]

First batch of Dhruv MK-III inducted into IAF

Tarmak007 -- A bold blog on Indian defence: First batch of Dhruv MK-III inducted into IAF

Air Force Station Bareilly, one of the premier air bases of the Indian Air Force witnessed the induction of the first batch of ALH MK-III in the IAF. Air Marshal PS Gill, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vayu Sena Medal, Senior Air Staff Officer, Central Air Command, Allahabad presided the induction ceremony. The Mk-III version of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) is a light multirole and multi-mission helicopter with a full glass cockpit.
The helicopter, manufactured by HAL, differs from the previous version of ALH, or 'Dhruv' in the terms of the more powerful 'Shakti' engines, full glass cockpit and the integrated Electronic Warfare (EW) suite. The various systems integrated into the helicopter make it a highly manoeuvrable and potent platform for military operations by day as well as by night. The induction of ALH Mk-III at Air Force Station Bareilly is being regarded an important milestone in the Indian aviation industry as well as towards modernisation plan of the Indian Air Force.
A fine display of ALH Helicopters by Wing Commander KS Kakade Commanding Officer of the 111 HU along with five other Pilots, marked the induction ceremony. Capabilities of the aircraft in carrying under-slung weight , casualty evacuation and formation flying were the main features of display by the pilots in the newly inducted ALH helicopter. A large gathering of air warriors and their families witnessing the induction ceremony applauded the display by the newly inducted helicopter, which is now A pride for the people of Bareilly.
The ALH Mk-III is being inducted in 111 Helicopter Unit(111 HU), which was operating with Chetak and Cheetah helicopters earlier. With the new induction, the unit would be better equipped to continue the task of humanitarian relief, casualty evacuation from the Himalayan ranges as well as search and rescue operations along with regular military operations. The unit has also been earmarked for the presentation of the 'President's Standard' for its glorious service for the past 49 years.

 

[lambu]

Dhruv Mk-III choppers inducted at Bareilly air station

BAREILLY, UP (PTI): The first batch of Advanced Light Helicopter 'Dhruv' Mk-III has been inducted at the Indian Air Force (IAF) station here.

Air Marshal P S Gill, Senior Air Staff Officer, Central Air Command, Allahabad presided the induction ceremony of the 10 Mk-III helicopters.

Later talking to mediapersons, Air Marshal Gill said that Mk-III version of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) is a light multi-role and multi-mission helicopter.

The helicopter, manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, differs from the previous version of ALH in terms of the more powerful 'Shakti' engines, full glass cockpit and the integrated Electronic Warfare suite, he said.

The various systems integrated into the chopper makes it a highly manoeuvrable and potent platform for military operations both in day as well as night hours.

The ALH Mk-III is being inducted into 111 Helicopter Unit (111 HU), which was earlier operating with Chetak and Cheetah helicopters.

With the new induction, the helicopter unit would be better equipped to continue the task of humanitarian relief, casualty evacuation from the Himalayan ranges as well as search and rescue operations along with regular military operations.

Dhruv Mk-III choppers inducted at Bareilly air station - Brahmand.com

 

[lambu]

Dhruv Mk-III choppers inducted at Bareilly air station

BAREILLY, UP (PTI): The first batch of Advanced Light Helicopter 'Dhruv' Mk-III has been inducted at the Indian Air Force (IAF) station here.

Air Marshal P S Gill, Senior Air Staff Officer, Central Air Command, Allahabad presided the induction ceremony of the 10 Mk-III helicopters.

Later talking to mediapersons, Air Marshal Gill said that Mk-III version of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) is a light multi-role and multi-mission helicopter.

The helicopter, manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, differs from the previous version of ALH in terms of the more powerful 'Shakti' engines, full glass cockpit and the integrated Electronic Warfare suite, he said.

The various systems integrated into the chopper makes it a highly manoeuvrable and potent platform for military operations both in day as well as night hours.

The ALH Mk-III is being inducted into 111 Helicopter Unit (111 HU), which was earlier operating with Chetak and Cheetah helicopters.

With the new induction, the helicopter unit would be better equipped to continue the task of humanitarian relief, casualty evacuation from the Himalayan ranges as well as search and rescue operations along with regular military operations.

Dhruv Mk-III choppers inducted at Bareilly air station - Brahmand.com

 

[Kunal Biswas]

 

[JAISWAL]

ALH Rudra ready to spit fire | Phase-1 IOC likely in May

ALH Rudra ready to spit fire | HAL equates it with Black Hawk & Puma | Phase-1 IOC likely in May

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Bangalore: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is all set to unleash Rudra, a beast of a machine from its hangars soon. Rudra (fierce form of Lord Shiva) is the Mk-IV weapon systems integrated (WSI) version of HAL's star chopper Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) and is expected to get the Phase-1 Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) this May. Painted in black, the Rudra is one hell of a machine -- fully-loaded and truly menacing. HAL says get on beyond the looks!
The IOC is split into two parts, with Phase-2 expected later, only to accommodate the users' choice of an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM). The Defence Research Development Organisation too is tempting the user (Army & IAF) with a desi-ATGM (Helina, the air version of Nag also called as alternate ATGM). "The weapon trials are on and we have completed the Missile, gun and rocket trials at Pokhran, Chandipur and Kalaikunda. We are conducting integrated weapon trails with all sensors coming into play," sources said. The Rudra is powered by Shakthi engine.
As per the initial orders, close to 70 Rudras are to be supplied to Indian armed forces. "It has comfortably-exceeded the payload and performance requirements at 6 km height. It has integrated sensors, weapons and electronic warfare suite using an upgraded version of the glass cockpit used in the Mk-III. The cockpit avionics is a state-of-the-art technology when it comes to helicopters. The sensors include stabilised day and night cameras, Infra-Red imaging, as well as laser ranging and designation," sources said.
The weapons onboard Rudra cover all role aspects including air-to-air and air-to-ground from the stabilised and turreted high-velocity M621 20 mm cannon to long-range 70 mm rockets (8 km) and air-to-air missiles (Mistral-II). The EW suite consists of MAWS (missile approach warning system) laser and radar warning systems and automated with sensors covering all envisaged threats. It has automatic dispensation of countermeasures like chaff and fare dispensing systems.
HAL claims that Rudra is the only attack helicopter in the world which can operate in the higher reaches of the Himalayas with a decent armament load. "The MI-35 is restricted to well below 6000 feet and the newly-acquired Apache will be restricted to below 12,000 feet. This puts the onerous task of defending the Himalayas on Rudra. It is not strictly an attack helicopter in the present day context and perhaps be compared to a proof-of-concept US-Israeli Black Hawk (completed in 2009) and to the recent IAR-330 SOCAT armed upgrade version of Eurocopter's Puma helicopter," says HAL sources.
Both Black Hawk and Puma are in the 9 tonne AUW (all-up weight) Class, and have far lesser high-altitude performance compared to Rudra. The Mk-III version of Dhruv holds the record of landing on a helipad at 20,000 feet in Siachen (world's highest helipad) carrying a load in excess of 600 kg, during peak summers.
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Tarmak007 -- A bold blog on Indian defence: ALH Rudra ready to spit fire | HAL equates it with Black Hawk & Puma | Phase-1 IOC likely in May

 

[KS]

"The MI-35 is restricted to well below 6000 feet and the newly-acquired Apache will be restricted to below 12,000 feet. This puts the onerous task of defending the Himalayas on Rudra.

WTF

 

[JAISWAL]

WTF

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thats DRDO-HAL PR for making and branding rudra the best.

 

[Shaitan]

WTF

Why are you confused? I thought the Apache deal is pretty much approved...

Helina looks great!

 

[KS]

Why are you confused? I thought the Apache deal is pretty much approved...

Helina looks great!

The result is not out officially.

Though even I want those bad asses in the IAF.

Helina looks great!

Thats not Helina, AFAIK. Its mistral.

 

[Armand2REP]

Is that a fake picture of a Helina launch?

 

[nitesh]

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thats DRDO-HAL PR for making and branding rudra the best.

They are right, Apache's weapon carrying capacity is limited at higher altitudes, they are different beasts altogether, they will bring heavy fire power in to plains, something like what MI 35 does now

 

[Shaitan]

Is that a fake picture of a Helina launch?

No.

jhkkj

Thats not Helina, AFAIK. Its mistral.

Clearly Helina..

 

[nitesh]

This is the first time we are seeing Helina being fired from a weapon platform, a big leap forward.

 

[Armand2REP]

You launch the helo version before you even get the ground version in operation. That's messed up priorities.

 

[Shaitan]

This is the first time we are seeing Helina being fired from a weapon platform, a big leap forward.

Nah, he released another picture a month ago(looks pretty much the same), but these pictures are better.

 

[sayareakd]

nitesh few of these pics were posted earlier. Including helina launched from fixed land platform. Good going rudra, that will also help LCH.