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07/11/22 13:11 PM IST

Light Combat Helicopter to be inducted into aviation brigade this month

In News 
  • The Indian Army is set to operationalise the first squadron of indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) this month.
  • It will be based at Missamari air base in Assam and will be part of the aviation brigade tasked to defend the strategically vital western part of Arunachal Pradesh.
About LCH 
  • The LCH is the only attack helicopter in the world which can land and take off at an altitude of 5,000 meters with a considerable load of weapons and fuel.
  • The helicopter uses radar-absorbing material to lower radar signature and has a significantly crash-proof structure and landing gear.
  • A pressurised cabin offers protection from Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) contingencies.
  • The helicopter is equipped with a countermeasure dispensing system that protects it from enemy radars or infrared seekers of enemy missiles.
  • LCH is powered by two French-origin Shakti engines manufactured by the HAL.
Features 
  • Powered by two Turbomeca Shakti engines
  • 6,500 m service ceiling, ideal to fly over highest of Himalayan passes
  • 5.8 tonne helicopter carries a turret gun, a rocket firing system and air-to-air missiles
  • It can be used against enemy tank formations, infantry and unmanned aerial vehicles
  • The display panel allows pilots wearing night vision goggles to see the display
Source- The Tribune 

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