Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) received initial clearance from DRDO's department of defence research and development for its light utility helicopter (LUH). The clearance will pave way for its production. LUH will replace the aging fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters.
Light Utility Helicopter (LUH):
♦ LUH is a single-engine, 3-ton utility helicopter.
♦ It is indigenously designed and developed to meet the operational requirements of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army.
♦ Three prototypes have been built and cumulatively completed over 550 flights under various terrains and climatic conditions.
♦ The performance of the basic configuration of LUH in all terrains and under all weather conditions has been tested and gave satisfactory output.
♦ HAL is expected to proceed to the next phase of integrating and flight testing of mission role equipment on LUH.
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