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HAL to deliver three combat helicopters
Why is it in news?
- Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) is scheduled to deliver the first batch of three indigenous light combat helicopters (LCH) to the Army and the Air Force.
- The delivery of LCHs is expected before March 31.
Details:
- The LCH are part of the 15 limited series production (LSP) LCHs approved by the Defence Acquisition Council.
- The Army variant of the light utility helicopter (LUH), which has completed all tests and also demonstrated its high-altitude capability last September.
- The LCH and the LUH along with the weaponised ALH will be showcased inside the Indian pavilion at Aero India.
- The LUH is a three-tonne helicopter positioned as replacement for the Cheetah and Chetak helicopters.
- According to HAL, it can fly at 220 kmph.