HAL Prachand - Light Combat Helicopter (LCH)

[aspdeepak]

Some of IAF apaches are having AN/APG-78 Longbow fire control radar (FCR)

I wish LCH has its own, at least in the plains, as I am afraid this could add weight penalty in high altitudes, which could affect its performance.

 

[Nationalist Manasvi Papa]

Does it use its onboard radar or someone paints those tanks.

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[Yodha]

ALH MKIII(MR) is the only Helo that has a radar as of now.

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That is an SSR. It's mounting position allows it to scan the sea surface for ships and submarine snorkels. It is not useful for target acquisition on land especially in our western sector.

 

[vidhwanshak]

I think Dhruvastra is tested from LCH. Test video is there on U Tube. Watch and enjoy.

vidmate mobdro

@ezsasa @hit&run
please check. malicious link is given!!!

 

[SwordOfDarkness]

I think Dhruvastra is tested from LCH. Test video is there on U Tube. Watch and enjoy.

vidmate mobdro

NO ONE TOUCH THE LINKS

 

[Lonewolf]

NO ONE TOUCH THE LINKS

What if we had ?

 

[SwordOfDarkness]

What if we had ?

Did you? Or is that a hypothetical question?

 

[Lonewolf]

Did you? Or is that a hypothetical question?

Hypothetical

 

[Adrian Corvus]

NO ONE TOUCH THE LINKS

Does it auto download malicious files or does something else?

 

[NotASussyBoi]

NO ONE TOUCH THE LINKS

someone pull it up on a vm to see the effects,must be a paki again bloody hell

 

[SwordOfDarkness]

Hypothetical

On the mild side, could be just IP grabber. On the other end, could cause your computer to have to be factory reset.

 

[karn]

Pre production lch flying around HAL Airport area today ..

 

[WolfPack86]

Anti-Tank Guided Missile Helina will soon add to the Indian defence arsenal
The Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) Hyderabad, a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has completed all trials of the indigenously made Nag Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM), Helina. According to the available data, the Army had started the process for issuing of Acceptance of Necessity (AoN). After the AON, the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued regarding the Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM).

The cost estimation of the missiles is yet to be finalized but the expected cost of one missile will be under ₹1 crore. Around 500 missiles and 40 launchers will be required in the initial stage.

Nag Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM), Helina

HELINA is a Helicopter based NAG which is a third-generation fire and forget class anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system mounted on the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH). The system can hit a target with a minimum range of 500 m and a maximum range of 7 km. The missile is guided by an Infrared Imaging Seeker (IIR), which makes it one of the most advanced Anti-Tank Weapons in the world.

The missile system has all-weather day and night capability. It can penetrate through the conventional armor and can also destroy the explosive reactive armor. The missile can engage targets both in direct hit mode as well as top attack mode. The Indian Air Force has asked for the feasibility of integrating the Helina on the soon-to-be inducted Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) which will add to the current weapon arsenal of the Indian Air Force.

User trials of Anti-Tank Guided Missile Systems ‘Helina’ & ‘Dhruvastra’ were carried in February 2021

In February 2021, the joint user trials for Helina (Army Version) and Dhruvastra (Air Force Version) Missile Systems were carried out from the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) platform in desert ranges.

Live firing of five missions was carried out to evaluate the missile capabilities in their minimum and maximum range. The missiles were fired in hover and max forward flight against realistic static and moving targets. Some missions were carried out with warheads against derelict tanks. A mission was also carried out against a moving target from a forward flying helicopter.

Anti-Tank Guided Missile Helina will soon add to the Indian defence arsenal - NewsOnAIR -

The Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) Hyderabad, a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has completed all trials of the indigenously made Nag Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM), Helina. According to the available data, the Army had started the...

newsonair.com

 

[THESIS THORON]

Deliveries have started apparently for training, but the 15 LSP (10 IAF, 5 IA) contract isn't signed yet. This is the latest from 9/1/22:

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‘Light Combat Aircraft MK-1A to take flight in June’

A larger aircraft LCA MK-2 to roll out by year end or early 2023, says HAL MD

www.thehindu.com

HAL set to deliver first batch of 3 Light Combat Helicopters to IAF

These are part of 15 Limited Series Production helicopters approved for Army and IAF

www.thehindu.com

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Deliveries started, but HAL yet to get contract for LCH

HAL is awaiting a contract from the ministry for 15 limited series production (LSP) helicopters and expects follow-on orders as the IAF and the army have a combined projected requirement of 160 LCHs.

www.hindustantimes.com

Meanwhile, HAL is planning to ramp up production to 30/yr for the balance 145.
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HAL gears up to manufacture 30 Light Combat Helicopters a year, has order to make 150 of them for IAF, Army

Dispatches News:HAL gears up to manufacture 30 Light Combat Helicopters a year, has order to make 150 of them for IAF, Army

frontline.thehindu.com

..which seems like a distant dream at the moment, it will go slow for the time being on the balance 12 LSPs otherwise the line may be shut and that has repurcussions:
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they were waiting for orders (15 lsp) from 2021, bc ek saal hogaye , lekin abhi tak orders hi nahi place kiye .

this shows the seriousness present in our establishment =====> banana

 

[Babloo Singh]

they were waiting for orders (15 lsp) from 2021, bc ek saal hogaye , lekin abhi tak orders hi nahi place kiye .

this shows the seriousness present in our establishment =====> banana

So finally the order for 15 approved by CCS..
Hope these will be delivered soon

 

[Marliii]

 

[Dark Sorrow]

Air Force, Army to soon fly indigenous Light Combat Helicopters! Govt approves procurement of 15 LCH Limited Series Production

The meeting which met under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi has approved the procurement of the “Limited Series Production (LSP) at the cost of Rs 3,887 crore and Infrastructure sanctions worth Rs 377 crore,” official statement issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) stated.

Out of the 15 helicopters that will be manufactured at HAL facility, Indian Air Force (IAF) will get 10 and the Indian Army will get five.

On Wednesday, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) put its stamp of approval for the procurement of 15 Light Combat Helicopters from state owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
The meeting which met under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi has approved the procurement of the “Limited Series Production (LSP) at the cost of Rs 3,887 crore and Infrastructure sanctions worth Rs 377 crore,” official statement issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) stated.

Out of the 15 helicopters that will be manufactured at HAL facility, Indian Air Force (IAF) will get 10 and the Indian Army will get five.
As has been reported by Financial Express Online earlier, both services have a total requirement of around 160 LCH and according to a senior officer IAF will get 65 and the balance will be for the Indian Army. In 2020, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) had approved the proposal for an initial batch of 15 LCHs.
IAF and Army services had issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for 15 LSP helicopters which included 10 for IAF and for the Indian Army 5, and cost negotiations and technical evaluations were carried out. HAL had already initiated the production of LSP helicopters in anticipation of the orders from IAF and the Army.
Following the Galwan Valley clash in eastern Ladakh, in August 2020, the IAF had decided to deploy two LCH for operations at high altitude. These indigenous helicopters have the capability to meet the demands of the armed forces and to give support to the IAF at short notice.
These helicopters have been playing a very critical role along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) since the Indian Army and the Chinese PLA clashed in 2020 and have displayed their quick deployment ability in forward locations in extreme temperatures and difficult terrains.
The training for the first batch of IAF personnel has already commenced at the Helicopter Division located in Bengaluru.
More about LCH
This is indigenous and has been designed and developed and manufactured state of the art machines. It has around 45 per cent indigenous content by value which according to the MoD is expected to increase up to 55 percent for Series Production (SP) version.
It is equipped with extended range, high altitude performance, maneuverability, requisite agility, around-the-clock, and all-weather combat capability. This will help it to perform roles of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Destruction of Enemy Air Defence (DEAD), and Counter Insurgency (CI) operations in jungles and urban environments. It can be deployed against slow moving aircraft, high altitude bunker busting operations and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs).
This helicopter is ideal to meet the operational demands of both the services.
What is onboard?
On this helicopter there will be state of the art technologies, systems that are compatible with stealth features including reduced Visual, Aural, Radar and IR signatures.
Crash worthiness features for better survivability have been integrated in this deadly combat machine which is going to be deployed in combat roles and will cater to emerging threats for the next few decades.
Several key aviation technologies like Glass Cockpit and composite airframe structures have been indigenized. And the future SP version will consist of further modern & indigenous systems.
According to the MoD statement, the manufacturing of this helicopter in India will give a boost to the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and will boost indigenization of the defence industry and production in the country. Also, once these machines are produced in India, it will reduce import dependence of Combat helicopters for the armed forces. It is already in the import embargo list and has the export capability.

https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/air-force-army-to-soon-fly-indigenous-light-combat-helicopters-govt-approves-procurement-of-15-lch-limited-series-production/2476693/

 

[Dark Sorrow]

India To Procure 15 Light Combat Helicopters At Rs 3,887 Crore

The defence ministry said 10 helicopters will be for the Indian Air Force and five will be for the Indian Army.

In a significant move, the prime minister-led Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Wednesday approved the procurement of 15 indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) at a cost of Rs 3,887 crore.

The defence ministry said 10 helicopters will be for the Indian Air Force and five will be for the Indian Army.

"The CCS has approved procurement of 15 Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Limited Series Production at the cost of Rs 3,887 crore along with infrastructure sanctions worth Rs 377 crore," it said.

Light Combat Helicopter Limited Series Production (LSP) is an indigenously developed combat helicopter containing around 45 per cent indigenous content by value which will progressively increase to more than 55 per cent.

The state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) produces the helicopter.

The decision to procure the helicopters came in the midst of the three services focusing extensively on enhancing their overall combat capabilities in view of India facing myriad security challenges including along the borders with China.

The LCH is equipped with requisite agility, manoeuvrability, extended range, high altitude performance and all-weather combat capability to perform a range of roles including combat search and rescue (CSAR), destruction of enemy air defence (DEAD) and counter-insurgency (CI) operations, according to the ministry.

It said the helicopter can also be deployed in high altitude bunker-busting operations, counter-insurgency operations in the jungle and urban environments and for supporting ground forces.


The helicopter can also be used against slow-moving aircraft and remotely piloted aircraft (RPAs) of adversaries.

The ministry said it would be a potent platform to meet the operational requirements of the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army.

"State of the art technologies and systems compatible with stealth features such as reduced visual, aural, radar and IR signatures and crashworthiness features for better survivability have been integrated into the LCH for deployment in combat roles catering to emerging needs for the next three to four decades," the ministry said in a statement.

"Several key aviation technologies like a glass cockpit and composite airframe structure have been indigenised. The future series-production version will consist of further modern and indigenous systems," it said.

The ministry said India is continuously growing in its capability to indigenously design, develop and manufacture advanced cutting edge technologies and systems in the defence sector under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan'.







"The manufacturing of the LCH by the HAL will give a further push to Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and boost indigenisation of defence production and the defence industry in the country," it said.

"The production of LCH will reduce import dependence for combat helicopters in the country. Light Combat Helicopters are already in the import embargo list. With its versatile features built-in for combat missions, LCH has the export capability," the ministry said.

India To Procure 15 Light Combat Helicopters At Rs 3,887 Crore

The prime minister-led Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Wednesday approved the procurement of 15 indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) at a cost of Rs 3,887 crore.

www.ndtv.com

 

[SwordOfDarkness]

 

[Dark Sorrow]

Cabinet Committee On Security Clears Purchase Of 15 Made-In-India Light Combat Helicopters For Army And Air Force

The Cabinet Committee on Security, the highest decision making body on national security affairs, has approved the purchase of 15 indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCH) for the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Ten of these helos will be operated by the IAF and the remaining five by the Indian Army.
LCH, India’s first indigenously-built dedicated attack helicopter, has been designed and built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
The LCH has been built to meet the requirements of the Indian military in high-altitude areas. It has demonstrated its capability of operating in high-altitude conditions during trials not only in Ladakh but also on the Siachen Glacier. Equipped with HAL's new-generation Shakti engine, co-developed with French engine-maker Safran, the 5.5 tonne helo has been designed to operate at an altitude of up to 20,000 feet.
“During the Kargil War of 1999, there was a need felt for armed attack helicopters capable of operating at high altitude. That’s where the LCH fits in,” former Indian Air Force chief Fali Homi Major, the only helicopter pilot to become Chief of Air Staff, wrote recently.
The combat helicopter comes armed with a cannon mounted below its nose, capable of piercing light armour with a thousand 20-millimetre bullets each minute. It carries 70-millimetre rockets on pods on either side.
The helo can also be armed with an air-to-air missile and an anti-armour missile — two weapons absolutely necessary for it to realise its full potential in combat. Both these crucial weapons are currently missing on the LCH, and it is solely dependent on its chin-mounted gun and 70-mm rockets for offensive operations.
MBDA’s Mistral air-to-air missile has been test-fired from the LCH, and the HAL has procured and integrated Mistral-specific launchers on the platform.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially handed over the helicopter to the IAF in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi on 19 November last year.
LCH In Ladakh
The helo has been operating with the IAF in Ladakh since last year. Two helicopters reached Ladakh from Bengaluru in August 2020.
The development had come to light after Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora, the then Vice Chief of the Air Staff, flew in one of two LCH helos deployed in Ladakh. Posting a picture of Air Marshal Arora standing in front of an LCH airframe on Twitter, the IAF had said that the Vice Chief flew it during his visit to forward air bases in the Ladakh sector on 7 August.

Air Marshal Arora flew the LCH from the Indian Air Force base in Thoise to Leh along with a test pilot from HAL.
According to Livefist, the helicopter was flown in “full mission configuration... with temperatures as high as ISA + 36 degrees”, crossed various passes such as Khardung La and Chang La, carried out a simulated attack, and then demonstrated its manoeuvrability in simulated “aerial combat profile”.

Cabinet Committee On Security Clears Purchase Of 15 Made-In-India Light Combat Helicopters For Army And Air Force

The LCH has been built to meet the requirements of the Indian military in high-altitude areas.

swarajyamag.com