Rajasthan, Oct 3rd, 2022: The Indian Air Force(IAF) will formally induct a made-in-India light combat helicopter(LCH) into their forces today, 3rd October in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
The Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari will also be present for the same.
The LCH has been created to boost the Indian Air Force’s combat prowess. Its multi-role platform is capable of firing a range of missiles and other weapons.
“I would be in Jodhpur, Rajasthan tomorrow, 3rd October, to attend the Induction ceremony of the first indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopters (LCH). The induction of these helicopters will be a big boost to the IAF’s combat prowess. Looking forward to it,” Singh tweeted.
The Light Combat Helicopter has been developed by state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd(HAL). The aircraft has been primarily designed for deployment in high-altitude regions and it has a number of stealth features, armoured-protection systems, night attack capability, and crash-worthy landing gear for better survivability.
The helicopter has been tested under stringent operating conditions including at sea level, in desert regions, and in Siachen. In February 2020, it was declared ready for production.
