HAL Light Combat Helicopter
The HAL Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) is a combat helicopter currently being developed in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for use by the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army.
Development
The LCH is being designed to fit into an anti-infantry and anti-armour role and will be able to operate at high altitudes (16,300 feet).
HAL hopes to equip the Indian Air Force with about 65 gunships starting 2010.[ Paris Air Show: First flight of HAL`s light combat helicopter in 2008] The helicopter will be powered by the Shakti engine developed by HAL, in association with Turbomeca of France. The helicopter will be equipped with helmet-mounted targeting systems, electronic warfare systems and advanced weapons systems.
In 2006, HAL selected the M621 cannon incorporated in a Nexter THL 20 turret for the gun armament of the helicopter, operated by a helmet mounted sight.["Missile Mirage", Aviation Week & Space Technology, January 1 2007.] HAL has completed development of the phase and it will test fly the helicopter by March 2009, a delay of three months from the initial date of December 2008.[HAL's Light Combat Helicopter to test-fly by year-end] Three prototypes will be built. The second version will be fitted with weaponry before its test flight. The Indian Air Force will be provided with the third prototype for user trials.[Light Combat Helicopter to fly soon]
Specifications
External links
 News Article About LCH
Photo of HAL LCH mock-up
Global Security Page
Light Combat Helicopter will be ready by next year:Baweja
Video:India unveils high-tech gunship
|
|
|
|
This section is sponsored by:
Looking for Hal Light Combat Helicopter?
Find Hal Light Combat Helicopter and more at Ansearch. Answers that matter most!
www.ansearch.com
Lowest Priced Computers
Get the lowest prices on laptops, desktops and computer accessories
www.Geeks.com
Laptops - Save Money and Time
Complete Laptop at Cheap Price! Compare &Deal Here.
Laptop-s.cn
HP Laptops & Notebooks
Find great deals on HP laptops & notebooks along with accessories for your computer.
www.shopping.hp.com
Latest Computers
Find Specials High Performance Desktop PCs And Computers Here! Check Out Now.
Portable-LaptopComputers.com
Complete Computer &Accessories
Need computer &accessories in new tech? Find here at affordable Price.
Computer-Laptop.net
Get a Mac Computer
Find the Mac computer that fits your needs from the Macbook to the iMac
store.apple.com
Laptop & Desktop Computers
Find great deals & low prices brand name laptops and desktop computers.
www.buy.com
|
