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HAL Light Combat Helicopter (LCH)

HAL · Attack Helicopter · India · Digital Age (2010–present)

HAL Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) — Attack Helicopter
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The HAL Prachand is an Indian multi-role light attack helicopter designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under Project Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). It has been ordered by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army's Aviation Corps (AAC). On 3 October 2022, the LCH was formally inducted into the IAF and was officially named "Prachand".

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
Attack
Domain
Defence
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
India
Manufacturer
HAL
Operator
India
Primary Role
Attack Helicopter
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2022
Produced
19
Propulsion
Turboprop
Engine
2x HAL/Turbomeca Shakti turboshafts
Thrust / Power
2,000 shp total
Launch
VTOL
Length (ft)
47.9
Wingspan (ft)
42.7
Empty Weight (lb)
6393
MTOW (lb)
11023
Payload (lb)
2205
Endurance (hr)
2.5
Service Ceiling (ft)
21325
Range (mi)
311
Max Speed (mph)
168
Max Speed (Mach)
0.26
Armament
20mm cannon; Helina ATGM; 70mm rockets; dedicated attack