India Helicopter Programs

Nilgiri · Feb 5, 2023

Rajendra Chola said:
This facility was planned with Ka226 and LUH in mind. Unfortunately this facility will be idle for the next 3-4 years.

I thought LUH production is commencing right away?

Rajendra Chola · Feb 5, 2023

Nilgiri said:
I thought LUH production is commencing right away?

Piecemeal. I think for now Dhruv production will take place. Only 12 LUH and 15 LCH are placed. So not economical to move for small orders. It was planned for 4-500 Ka226 and LUH and 114 LCH. So facility was created in anticipation of the order which never came

Gessler · Feb 7, 2023

First Limited Series Production (LSP) LUH for Army:

fire starter · Feb 14, 2023

Zapper · Feb 16, 2023

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1625494913885536259

Nilgiri · Feb 16, 2023

Zapper said:
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1625494913885536259

@Rajendra Chola much bigger order comes in now for facility production.

Nilgiri · Feb 16, 2023

IAF's Only Chopper Pilot Chief Just Flew The LUH. And Loved It. - Livefist

Air Chief Marshal Fali Homi Major (Retd.), the only chopper pilot to be chief of the Indian Air Force, just flew HAL's Light Utility Helicopter -- and he loved it. After a 50 minute flight over Bengaluru, Major told Livefist, "The LUH handles wonderfully in all flight envelopes and is…

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