Įven as India celebrates the induction of LCH, there is troubling news emanating from the Ukraine-Russia war on the vulnerability of AHs. There is little doubt that such a large contingent of Attack Helicopters (AH) would add significantly to India’s military punch. HAL expects to produce nearly 200 LCHs, 65 for the IAF and 135 for the Army. The initial order is for 15 LCHs, 10 for the IAF and 5 for the Army. The LCH will add significantly to the firepower of the Indian military, as it complements the rotary wing attack capability of 22 AH-64E Apache, one squadron of Mi-35s and the weaponised version of ALH, the Rudra variant. Designed, developed and manufactured by HAL, the induction of LCH aka Prachanda, was a momentous occasion signalling a major step in India’s attempts at indigenization and reducing dependence on imported weapon systems. ![]() Third of October 2022, was a memorable day for Indian Aviation as the defence minister presided over the formal handing over of the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) to the Indian Air Force.
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