India's Light Combat Helicopter

[rocky2]

The stage is set for the first prototype (LCH TD-1) flight of the Indian Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), scheduled to take place next month. The TD-1 will be an unweaponised platform, and the test-flight schedule for this prototype will only be towards validating principle airframe, aerodynamics, maneoverability and airworthiness parameters. Weapons integration tests will only take place with the second prototype, TD-2, that is scheduled for a first flight sometime later in 2010. Updates on the LCH follow.
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chilli:

[BlackSonic]

U sure this is Indian

[rocky2]

Sorry i have changed the picture.... new pictures of LCH are welcome

[arihant]

U sure this is Indian[/QUOTE]

Although it looks perfectly same, it is not the one.

Below is correct image.

[sivadreams]

Hi all

I wanted to technically analyze the relation between LCH - Dhruv - Sarang.

Also, post all relevant links where ever possible to make it a quality discussion.

NOTE: This is not a India Vs China or India Vs Pakistan thread. Please refrain from any kind of deviation from the actual motive of the thread.

Thanks

[XiNiX]

HAL Dhruv : Its a is a multi-role helicopter developed and manufactured by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It is being supplied to the Indian Armed Forces, and a civilian variant is also available.



Its Exported to Nepal, Equador and Israel.
It can be used for Light Transport and Military purposes.

Saarang : Is the helicopter formation display team of the Indian Air Force Aerobatics Team That uses 4 HAL Dhruvs for its performances.



LCH : - Its a Pure Combat aircraft with a cockpit for two. Like Apache and Cobra. Very soon to be tested.

[XiNiX]

Originally Posted by arihant

U sure this is Indian

Although it looks perfectly same, it is not the one.

Below is correct image.

Is this a mockup OR the real stuff ??
Looks raelly excellent !

[Bullhead]

Looks like first of the prototypes. goodone.

[gogbot]

cant wait to see this thing in action

[gogbot]

Originally Posted by XiNiX

Is this a mockup OR the real stuff ??
Looks raelly excellent !

it looks like a mock up.

[gogbot]

LCH is more like the COBRA then the The Apache.

But its deigned to operate in places like Saichen As well.

Also you forgot the,

Weaponised Dhurv gunship

[inferno]

Yup!its looks like a mock up

[zagahaga]

wow looks like a fat beast how much lead can the heli hold?

[sudhir007]

Originally Posted by gogbot

LCH is more like the COBRA then the The Apache.

But its deigned to operate in places like Saichen As well.

Also you forgot the,

Weaponised Dhurv gunship

is Weaponised Dhurv clear the foc and when it induct in the arm force

[gogbot]

Originally Posted by zagahaga

wow looks like a fat beast how much lead can the heli hold?

General characteristics

* Crew: 2
* Length: 15.8 m (51ft 8in)
* Rotor diameter: 13.3 m (43 ft 6 in)
* Height: 4.7 m (15 ft 4 in)
* Disc area: 138.9 m² (1472 ft²)
* Empty weight: 2550 kg (5621 lb)
* Loaded weight: 4000 kg (8818 lb)
* Useful load: 2950 kg (6503 lb)
* Max takeoff weight: 5,500 kg (12125 lb)
* Powerplant: 2× HAL/Turbomeca Shakti turboshafts, 900 kW (1200 hp) each

Performance

* Never exceed speed: 330 km/h (178 knots, 207 mph)
* Maximum speed: 275 km/h (148 knots, 171 mph)
* Cruise speed: 260 km/h (140 knots, 161 mph)
* Range: 700km (297 nm, 342 mi)
* Service ceiling: 6400 m (21,300 ft)
* Rate of climb: 12 m/s (2362 ft/min)
* Disc loading: kg/m² (lb/ft²)
* Power/mass: W/kg (hp/lb)

Armament

* Guns: M621 20 mm cannon on Nexter THL-20 turret
* Rockets: Unguided rockets
* Missiles: MBDA air-to-air missiles
Air-to-surface missiles
Anti-radiation missiles
Helina ATGM(8)
* Bombs: Iron bombs
cluster bomb units
grenade launcher

Avionics
Saab EW