HAL Prachand - Light Combat Helicopter (LCH)

[Kunal Biswas]

It was in Bangalore, During D.M visit at HAL ..

 

[Shaitan]

The lead LCH is TD3, slightly darker than TD2.

 

[cobra commando]

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[arnabmit]

 

[cobra commando]

January 28, 2015: HAL's Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) aims at initial operational clearance by September this year, and will be one of the star attractions at Aero India this year where at least two technology demonstrators of the three are expected to fly. In November last year, the third technology demonstrator took to the air, with the fourth expected to join flight test shortly after Aero India. While sea-level trials in Tamil Nadu have already taken place, the LCH will this year be flown to desert and high-altitude theatres for weather and endurance trials. Weapons testing will also crucially commence this year in earnest, with all four technology demonstrators participating. The LCH, considered a priority project by HAL, will be purchased in large numbers by the IAF and Army, which have 179 on order already and have been consistently impressed with the aircraft's performance during demonstrations and trials so far. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, who also witnessed the LCH in action recently, was particularly impressed by its design and appearance. He has instructed HAL to study the export potential of its helicopter products, including the LCH to friendly countries. While the IAF uses Mi-35 heavy attack choppers, the need for light nimble assault helicopters with advanced survivability features has been felt since the Kargil conflict. The LCH will fill a generous void expressed both by the IAF and the Army, both currently in the process of dividing command and control over battlefield aviation assets. The IAF is in line to receive 22 Boeing AH-64D Apache Block III heavy attack choppers from the United States once the deal, currently in its final stages, is signed. Follow-on orders will go to the Army. Both the IAF and Army will count themselves as users of the HAL LCH.
HAL s LCH speeds towards September IOC target - SP’s Exculsive

 

[Shaitan]

TD3

 

[arnabmit]

TD3

Is that Ajai Shukla? I hope he didn't do any sabotage!

 

[Kunal Biswas]

If we treat a human like an Animal, Eventually he becomes an Animal ..

He has contributed some of most important information about many things including corruptions and other detail unknown to the general population ..

Is that Ajai Shukla? I hope he didn't do any sabotage!

 

[arnabmit]

If we treat a human like an Animal, Eventually he becomes an Animal ..

He has contributed some of most important information about many things including corruptions and other detail unknown to the general population ..

Yes, he did. But also:
> He was a part of the congress team which wanted to give Siachen away to Pakistan.
> He is a american arms lobbyist who wants to curb indigenous development so that American weapon imports can grow.
> He is also the congress supporter who termed the TerrorBoat incident a PR exercise by Coast Guard.

 

[tejas warrior]

is this TD3 or new Machine ?? bcos TD3 last pictures were looking quite different in terms of color and quality.

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Afaik / heard their is article written by him about this party people evil intention ?, I don`t see any links that connect this person to that of previous government ..

His views are pro American and many here have similar, His view changes with tide of time, During previous government his opinion are very strong and supportive to National defense Industry and now under present government his views are more criticizing towards DRDO specially the area where its needed ..

I can be wrong, If that so please provide links and sources ..

Yes, he did. But also:
> He was a part of the congress team which wanted to give Siachen away to Pakistan.
> He is a american arms lobbyist who wants to curb indigenous development so that American weapon imports can grow.
> He is also the congress supporter who termed the TerrorBoat incident a PR exercise by Coast Guard.

 

[arnabmit]

Please read this: Rewarding treason: UPA's art of governance? | Canary Trap

Also, if you can, read Sanjay Baru's book "The Accidental Prime Minister". You will get all details.

He is one of the few ex-army congress snakes who gives the armed forces very bad name.

He is mentioned in this very careful article as well.

http://www.indiandefencereview.com/news/demilitarizing-siachen-trading-strategic-advantage-for-brownie-points/

Afaik / heard their is article written by him about this party people evil intention ?, I don`t see any links that connect this person to that of previous government ..

His views are pro American and many here have similar, His view changes with tide of time, During previous government his opinion are very strong and supportive to National defense Industry and now under present government his views are more criticizing towards DRDO specially the area where its needed ..

I can be wrong, If that so please provide links and sources ..

 

[arnabmit]

is this TD3 or new Machine ?? bcos TD3 last pictures were looking quite different in terms of color and quality.

Those were unpainted pictures during maiden flight. Now it has got paint (camo)

 

[Shaitan]

larger size

 

[Kunal Biswas]

larger size

Note the changes ..

 

[salute]

they should make different engines for dhruv and lch because they have different roles.

 

[HAL_neighbourhood]

they should make different engines for dhruv and lch because they have different roles.

Do you know that Mahindra Scorpio and Mahindra tractors have the same engines? The different roles can be taken care of by transmission, tuning, etc. if they can do it with same engine, its better.

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Having multiple platform with similar spares help minimize logistic strains ..

 

[Kunal Biswas]

TD-1 ,2 & 3 ..

 

[tejas warrior]

i think the middle one is TD3.. and may be picture shared by Shaitan is of TD4 which was in making.