Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) being developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) being developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

• The indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) being developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) crossed a milestone as it received the initial operational clearance (IOC) at the ongoing Defexpo. The choppers will replace the aging Cheetah and Chetak helicopters along with the Russian Ka­-226T helicopters
• Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar said this edition of Defexpo had witnessed the signing of about 200 Memoranda of Understanding, technology transfer agreements and product launches in the three business days.
• The LUH has complied with all the requirements of the users and with the completion of hot and high altitude testing, it is close to operational clearance certification
• The LUH is a 3­ton class helicopter with a glass cockpit for reconnaissance and surveillance roles. 

Source: The Hindu