HAL Prachand - Light Combat Helicopter (LCH)

[Pulkit]

Yes, The recent deal will be made in India, I was referring to the Military accusation of 197 helicopters ..

td2

LCH needs a radar of its own for air to air missile launch.

How many more TD needs to be built before its induction?
What is still missing?
What is still holding back this project?

I am asking about present scenario.
Thanks in advance

 

[Srinivas_K]

How many more TD needs to be built before its induction?
What is still missing?
What is still holding back this project?

I am asking about present scenario.
Thanks in advance

One more prototype is being built TD4 and after that induction I guess.

I think adding a radar like the Apache helicopter will enhance the air to air capability.

 

[Kunal Biswas]

The radar mast is used for Anti-tank radar guided hellfire, Same goes for other kind of gunship of similar config ..

I think adding a radar like the Apache helicopter will enhance the air to air capability.

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After sucessful trails by HAL, The production version will get IOC certification then it will be under User trails after than only their will be induction ..

How many more TD needs to be built before its induction?
What is still missing?
What is still holding back this project?

I am asking about present scenario.
Thanks in advance

 

[Srinivas_K]

The radar mast is used for Anti-tank radar guided hellfire, Same goes for other kind of gunship of similar config ..

In the wikipedia page it was mentioned

LCH is intended for use in air defence against slow moving aerial targets (e.g. aircraft and UAVs), Counter Surface Force Operation (CSFO),[22] destruction of enemy air defence operations, escort to special heliborne operations (SHBO), Counter-insurgency operations (COIN), offensive Employment in Urban Warfare, support of combat search and rescue operations (SAR) operations, anti-tank role and scout duties.[23] It will also be capable of high-altitude warfare (HAW) since its operational ceiling will be 6,000–6,500 metres (19,700–21,300 ft).[19]

HAL Light Combat Helicopter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I think a radar similar to Apache will be a good addition.

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After sucessful trails by HAL, The production version will get IOC certification then it will be under User trails after than only their will be induction ..

In the same page it was mentioned TD4 will also be built.

 

[Kunal Biswas]

I doubt about TD-4 ( @Twinblade ) , The A2A missile is the stringer missile with is IR guided same on Apache for A2A role ..

The radar is mainly for guiding Hellfire on Apache ..

In the wikipedia page it was mentioned

HAL Light Combat Helicopter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I think a radar similar to Apache will be a good addition.

In the same page it was mentioned TD4 will also be built.

 

[salute]

I think it's about time this beast should be rechristened .

My suggestion :

KAAL -the time of doom

are you suggesting title of some south indian movie.

 

[salute]

#BreakingNews #HAL warms up for #LCH TD3 first flight. Weather-permitting, 2.30 pm fixed for take-off. @oneIndia @Tarmak007

its under belly is big,they should trim it somewhat if possible,it may help in improving aerodynamics too.

 

[arnabmit]

Saar! Bhere to keep phuel tanki, abhionics aend phlight control sishtems?

its under belly is big,they should trim it somewhat if possible,it may help in improving aerodynamics too.

 

[Shaitan]

I doubt about TD-4 ( @Twinblade ) , The A2A missile is the stringer missile with is IR guided same on Apache for A2A role ..

The radar is mainly for guiding Hellfire on Apache ..

The A2A missile of LCH and Dhruv is the mistral.

 

[abingdonboy]

I doubt about TD-4.

What do you doubt about the TD-4 sir?

 

[Kunal Biswas]

I believe the it won`t be technology demonstration but production model for IOC and later FOC config ..

What do you doubt about the TD-4 sir?

 

[Twinblade]

its under belly is big,they should trim it somewhat if possible,it may help in improving aerodynamics too.

Your query already answered earlier

why lch needs to be bloated in area?

Your expert opinions have been registered and forwarded to HAL's rotorcraft division. The technical critique forced an urgent design review and the design team have decided to cut out the bloated parts. Here's a sneek peak to what LCH TD-3 will look like.

 

[salute]

it looks big for carrying few weapons.

 

[abingdonboy]

I believe the it won`t be technology demonstration but production model for IOC and later FOC config ..

I don't know about that but HAL are calling it the TD-4:

"Two additional prototypes (TD3 and TD4) are planned to reduce development time leading to IOC. TD3 has been built and has commenced ground runs from September 7 and the TD4 fabrication is under progress," an HAL official said.

HAL fast-tracks indigenous light combat chopper project - Economic Times

With Successful flight of Light combat Helicopter TD-3 recently, HAL is aggressively working on fabrication work of TD-4 and plans to have its first flight by February or March next year

Anyway, for the good news:

"We have invested Rs 150 crore more in the project to build two more prototypes of the LCH which will help in advancing the date of Intial Operational Clearance (IOC) from December 2015 to September 2015," HAL Chief RK Tyagi told PTI here.

 

[abingdonboy]

why lch needs to be bloated in area?

You don't think the designers have done everything they can to optimise the aerodynamic performance of this bird whilst keeping weight as low as possible? Be assured that nothing on this bird is simply "along for the ride" but makes its way into the final design after scrupulous analysis and modelling. If that "bulge" is there it is because is needs to be.

 

[JimmyHurrell]

Thanks for sharing wonderful information. great job. keep it up.

 

[Kunal Biswas]

LCH formation ..

Credit > ravip of BR

 

[SajeevJino]

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so HAL brings all LCH prototypes into Delhi

Eager to see what's the Paint Color of TD 3

 

[karn]

Is there any news of any new engine for the LCH ?
Also can anyone clarify the empty weight vs fully loaded weight of the TD3 ?

 

[Pandora]

LCH in 26th ,who said this ?