HAL LUH Obtained IOC

 HAL LUH (Army Variant) obtained Initial Operational Clearance.

About HAL LUH:

♦ The Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) obtained the Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) of the Indian Army from the Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC).

♦ LUH is a three-ton class new generation single-engine helicopter indigenously designed and developed by the HAL’s Rotary Wing Research and Design Center. Its characteristics are suitable for various unique operating conditions in India.

♦ LUH will replace the ageing Cheetah/Chetak helicopter fleet operated by the Services.

♦ LUH is powered by a single turboshaft engine Ardiden 1U (from France), which has enough power margin to easily complete high-altitude missions in the Himalayas.

♦ LUH is equipped with a Smart Cockpit Display System (Glass Cockpit), the most advanced HUMS (Health and Usage Monitoring System), and is designed for various utilities and armed roles.