Indian Air Force inducts first indigenous Light Combat Helicopter Unit ‘Dhanush’

Express News Service

JODHPUR: The Indian Air Force inducts its first Unit of the indigenous Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) at Jodhpur, Rajasthan on Monday.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Air Force saying the position of the IAF will likely be more practical after this induction. “Since long the requirements of indigenous attack helicopters was felt.” He mentioned.

Rajnath Singh mentioned, “The LCH is capable of dodging the enemy, carrying a variety of ammunition, and delivering it to the site quickly. This LCH perfectly meets the needs of our armed forces in various terrains. In such a situation, LCH is an ideal platform for both our Army and Airforce.”

The latest Ukrainian Conflict, or the numerous conflicts that preceded it, teaches us that heavy weapon techniques and platforms, that are unable to maneuver quickly within the battlefield, have low functionality, and generally they’re able to attacking enemies. change into straightforward targets for, Defense Minister pointed.

The Unit which can comprise of 10 Make-in-India multi-role assault helicopters primarily based on the Jodhpur Air Force Station have been named the 143 Helicopter Unit (Dhanush). The Helicopters have been christened as Prachand. The ceremony was presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh within the presence of the Air Chief.

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IAF Chief VR Chaudhari mentioned the IAF’s tryst with helicopters started in 1954 when sikorsky helicopter was inducted. 

And it being the primary Unit of the indigenous LCH,  “The personnel of the unit have been specially selected based on their professional competence,” mentioned ACM Chaudhari.

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in March this 12 months accepted the procurement of 15 Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Limited Series Production at the price of Rs. 3,887 crores together with Infrastructure sanctions value Rs. 377 crores. Of these 5 LCH are to be inducted into the Indian Army.

Light Combat Helicopter Limited Series Production (LSP) is an indigenously designed, developed and manufactured state-of-the-art trendy fight helicopter containing approx. 45% indigenous content material by worth which can progressively enhance to greater than 55% for SP Version, says the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

The Helicopter is powered by a twin Shakti Engine and has a variety of 500 km and a most pace of 268 kmph. It is suitable for high-altitude deployment with the potential to take off and land at about 5000 metre (16,400 toes).

The weapons onboard consists of Air to Air Missile Mistral 2, Anti Tank Guided Missile Dhruvastra, and 70 MM Rockets.

Speaking on the event HAL CMD (extra cost) CB Anantkrishnan mentioned that the machine has been examined totally in varied weather conditions together with the excessive altitude and chilly local weather of the Siachen and within the course of the machine clocked 2034 flights and 1500 hrs of flying.

“145 number of LCH is expected from Indian users and also international opportunities are expected.” Anantkrishnan mentioned.

It needs to be famous that the IAF is but within the means of finalising the variety of LCHs to be procured. These choppers could substitute the ageing Russian Mi-25 and Mi-35 assault choppers.

In June this 12 months, the Indian Army inducted the primary LCH squadron in Bengaluru. It was on 29 September the primary  helicopter was formally acquired by Director General Army Aviation Corps , Lt Gen A. Okay. Suri from  the producer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bangalore. It will likely be moved to Eastern Command alongside the Line of Actual Control (LCH) subsequent 12 months. It has deliberate to induct 95 LCHs.

As per the MoD, “This helicopter is equipped with requisite agility, manoeuvrability, extended range, high altitude performance and around-the-clock, all-weather combat capability to perform roles of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Destruction of Enemy Air Defence (DEAD), Counter Insurgency (CI) operations, against slow-moving aircraft and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs), high altitude bunker busting operations, Counter Insurgency operations in jungle and urban environments and support to ground forces and would be a potent platform to meet the operational requirements of Indian Air Force & Indian Army.”

State-of-the-art applied sciences and techniques suitable with stealth options akin to diminished Visual, Aural, Radar and IR signatures and crashworthiness options for higher survivability have been built-in in LCH. Several key aviation applied sciences like Glass Cockpit and composite airframe buildings have been indigenised.

The future Series Production model will include additional trendy & indigenous techniques.

Production of LCH will cut back import dependence for Combat helicopters within the nation. Light Combat Helicopters are already within the import embargo checklist.

JODHPUR: The Indian Air Force inducts its first Unit of the indigenous Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) at Jodhpur, Rajasthan on Monday.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Air Force saying the position of the IAF will likely be more practical after this induction. “Since long the requirements of indigenous attack helicopters was felt.” He mentioned.

Rajnath Singh mentioned, “The LCH is capable of dodging the enemy, carrying a variety of ammunition, and delivering it to the site quickly. This LCH perfectly meets the needs of our armed forces in various terrains. In such a situation, LCH is an ideal platform for both our Army and Airforce.”

The latest Ukrainian Conflict, or the numerous conflicts that preceded it, teaches us that heavy weapon techniques and platforms, that are unable to maneuver quickly within the battlefield, have low functionality, and generally they’re able to attacking enemies. change into straightforward targets for, Defense Minister pointed.

The Unit which can comprise of 10 Make-in-India multi-role assault helicopters primarily based on the Jodhpur Air Force Station have been named the 143 Helicopter Unit (Dhanush). The Helicopters have been christened as Prachand. The ceremony was presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh within the presence of the Air Chief.

WATCH HERE:

IAF Chief VR Chaudhari mentioned the IAF’s tryst with helicopters started in 1954 when sikorsky helicopter was inducted. 

And it being the primary Unit of the indigenous LCH,  “The personnel of the unit have been specially selected based on their professional competence,” mentioned ACM Chaudhari.

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in March this 12 months accepted the procurement of 15 Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Limited Series Production at the price of Rs. 3,887 crores together with Infrastructure sanctions value Rs. 377 crores. Of these 5 LCH are to be inducted into the Indian Army.

Light Combat Helicopter Limited Series Production (LSP) is an indigenously designed, developed and manufactured state-of-the-art trendy fight helicopter containing approx. 45% indigenous content material by worth which can progressively enhance to greater than 55% for SP Version, says the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

The Helicopter is powered by a twin Shakti Engine and has a variety of 500 km and a most pace of 268 kmph. It is suitable for high-altitude deployment with the potential to take off and land at about 5000 metre (16,400 toes).

The weapons onboard consists of Air to Air Missile Mistral 2, Anti Tank Guided Missile Dhruvastra, and 70 MM Rockets.

Speaking on the event HAL CMD (extra cost) CB Anantkrishnan mentioned that the machine has been examined totally in varied weather conditions together with the excessive altitude and chilly local weather of the Siachen and within the course of the machine clocked 2034 flights and 1500 hrs of flying.

“145 number of LCH is expected from Indian users and also international opportunities are expected.” Anantkrishnan mentioned.

It needs to be famous that the IAF is but within the means of finalising the variety of LCHs to be procured. These choppers could substitute the ageing Russian Mi-25 and Mi-35 assault choppers.

In June this 12 months, the Indian Army inducted the primary LCH squadron in Bengaluru. It was on 29 September the primary  helicopter was formally acquired by Director General Army Aviation Corps , Lt Gen A. Okay. Suri from  the producer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bangalore. It will likely be moved to Eastern Command alongside the Line of Actual Control (LCH) subsequent 12 months. It has deliberate to induct 95 LCHs.

As per the MoD, “This helicopter is equipped with requisite agility, manoeuvrability, extended range, high altitude performance and around-the-clock, all-weather combat capability to perform roles of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Destruction of Enemy Air Defence (DEAD), Counter Insurgency (CI) operations, against slow-moving aircraft and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs), high altitude bunker busting operations, Counter Insurgency operations in jungle and urban environments and support to ground forces and would be a potent platform to meet the operational requirements of Indian Air Force & Indian Army.”

State-of-the-art applied sciences and techniques suitable with stealth options akin to diminished Visual, Aural, Radar and IR signatures and crashworthiness options for higher survivability have been built-in in LCH. Several key aviation applied sciences like Glass Cockpit and composite airframe buildings have been indigenised.

The future Series Production model will include additional trendy & indigenous techniques.

Production of LCH will cut back import dependence for Combat helicopters within the nation. Light Combat Helicopters are already within the import embargo checklist.