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Army chopper crash : Just days after the Indian military got a big firepower boost, tragedy struck, highlighting the challenges still lying ahead. An Army helicopter crashed near the India-China border, killing one of the pilots.

Army chopper crash: after LCH Prachand, military needs these 2 new types of made-in-India helicopters

If India wants to dominate tension spots with China and Pakistan, two other types of helicopters are urgently required - light utility, and medium-lift.

Army chopper crash : Just days after the Indian military got a big firepower boost, tragedy struck, highlighting the challenges still lying ahead. An Army helicopter crashed near the India-China border, killing one of the pilots.
Recently, the Indian Air Force received its first batch of <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/iaf-to-induct-made-in-india-light-combat-helicopter-stealth-tech-night-attack-all-weather-op-features-1664768149960">Light Combat Helicopter</a> Prachand, mainly meant for mountain warfare. But if India wants to dominate tension spots with China and Pakistan, some other types of helicopters are urgently required.
<h3>LATEST MISHAP</h3>
A <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/army-chopper-crashes-in-arunachal-near-china-border-1664962979133">Cheetah chopper </a>belonging to the Indian Army crashed on 5 October 2022 in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district. The incident took place around 10 am during a routine sortie. Both the pilots suffered injuries, and one died during treatment. The cause of the chopper crash was not immediately known.
ALSO WATCH | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/in-depth/the-hook/why-india-s-new-lch-prachand-is-extreme-weapon-special-nuclear-protection-stealth-tech-more-1664820570499">Why India's new LCH Prachand is 'extreme' weapon: special nuclear protection, stealth tech, &amp; more</a>
The crash immediately revived memories of the tragedy in which India's first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat had died. He had already survived one helicopter crash in Nagaland's Dimapur in 2015. The chopper carrying him then was a Cheetah too.
<h3>PAST TRAGEDIES</h3>
<h3>Over the years, the Indian Armed Forces have seen many chopper mishaps.</h3>
In December 2021, an Air Force Mi-17V5 helicopter crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu. All 14 passengers died, including General Bipin Rawat. In February 2019, another IAF Mi-17V5 had crashed in Budgam in Jammu and Kashmir. Six Air Force personnel were injured. In April 2018, yet another IAF Mi-17V5 chopper had crashed in Kedarnath in Uttarakhand. The crew of 6 personnel had survived.
In October 2014, an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv belonging to the IAF had crashed in Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh, killing 7 Air Force personnel. In May 2001, an Air Force Pawan Hans chopper crashed near Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. The 6 casualties included state minister Dera Natung.
<h3>NEED FOR L.U.H.</h3>
These incidents, and more, have highlighted the need of two new types of helicopters for the Indian military. The first is a light utility helicopter, which is important for transportation as well as rescues in high-altitude areas like Siachen.
The military's ageing Cheetah and Chetak fleets need urgent replacement, and the new Light Utility Helicopters, or LUH, made by Hindustan Aeronautics, can help with this. The Indian Army has around 190 Cheetah, Chetak, and Cheetal choppers. The first step towards replacement was taken in November 2021, when the Defence Acquisition Council approved the procurement of 12 LUHs.
This needs to be expedited because five of the Army's choppers are over 50 years old, while around 130 helicopters are 30 to 50 years old. In the approved deal, the Army is set to get 6 LUH, while the Air Force will get another 6. The Air Force operates around 120 Cheetahs and Chetak helicopters. HAL has reportedly said that two LUH are in advanced stage of completion.
The total technical life of the light choppers operated by the armed forces are ending 2023 onwards, and the Army has reportedly floated the requirement of 111 Light Utility Helicopters.
<h3>MEDIUM-LIFT CHOPPERS NEEDED</h3>
The second type of chopper sorely needed by the military is a medium-lift helicopter.
Indian Air Force's medium-lift choppers like the Russian Mi-17 are set to be phased out. These can be replaced with the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter, or IMRH, that Hindustan Aeronautics has started working on. The Mi-17 choppers are reportedly being phased out from 2028, and can be replaced with the IMRH which is likely to be available in both armed and unarmed variants.
Its 3D model is reportedly complete, and wind-tunnel testing has started. The Army currently do not has its own medium-lift choppers, and depends on the Air Force for this. The Army has said it needs around 150 'tactical battlefield support helicopters'. The IMRH might be able to fulfil this need.
Meanwhile, the Indian Navy has around 60 medium-lift choppers, but has projected a need of 120 in the next few years which could be fulfilled by the IMRH. However, the project needs 7-8 years for completion, after the government gives its final clearance.
<h3>ONE STONE, TWO BIRDS</h3>
India's challenges at the disputed borders with China and Pakistan are far from over. In such a situation, augmenting the military's ageing helicopter fleet with made-in-India choppers can help achieve two objectives - secure the border, as well as reduce India's dependence on foreign weapons.
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India's latest weapon - Light Combat Helicopter Prachand. It's not just another attack chopper. Five big features make it a unique, one-of-a-kind, and an 'extreme' piece of destructive technology.
One of LCH Prachand's most extreme features is its cabin which houses the pilot and co-pilot. It is pressurised for some protection from nuclear radiation, or a biological or chemical attack.
The Prachand is also the only attack helicopter in the entire world which can take-off or land at an altitude of 5,000 metres while carrying heavy weapons and fuel. The Light Combat Helicopter is also very versatile, being able to operate in the world's highest and coldest battlefield Siachen, as well as hot desert regions.
This chopper can attack enemies at night, and also carry out combat operations in all kinds of weather conditions. The Prachand possesses crash-worthy landing gear ensuring greater survival chances for fighter pilots.
This is not all. LCH Prachand also features stealth technologies which might make it perfect for surprise attacks on India's enemies.
The chopper uses radar-absorbing material for a lower radar signature, making it harder to detect. It also has reduced visual, aural, and infrared signatures. LCH Prachand is outfitted with counter-measure dispensing systems. This involves firing of chaff or flares to confuse radar, and also help divert infrared seekers of enemy missiles.
Once the Light Combat Helicopter engages an adversary, it has multiple weapons in its arsenal to take the enemy down. These include anti-tank guided missiles Dhruvastra, air-to-air missiles Mistral-2, 20mm turret guns, and 70mm rockets.
The induction of the Prachand attack chopper into the Indian armed forces is likely to cause some concern among Chinese and Pakistani militaries. There are 3 major reasons for this.
First, the LCH is capable of destroying targets on both land and air, like enemy drones and slower aircraft, and tanks on the ground. It can also attack enemy air defences like missile systems.
The second factor is the Indian chopper's range. It can operate in many different conditions, but high-altitude combat is its specialty. And Ladakh for China, and Jammu and Kashmir for Pakistan, are high-altitude battlegrounds.
The third reason is the helicopter's versatility, as it can conduct non-combat operations as well, like search and rescue missions.
What makes all of this even more special is the fact that Light Combat Helicopter Prachand is a made-in-India product. It is powered by two Shakti engines which are French in origin, but made by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. The chopper's top speed is 268 km/h, and its maximum flying height is an astounding 6.5 km. Prachand has a range of 550 km, and endurance of around 3 hours. It has tandem seating, which means that the co-pilot - who also manages the weapons - sits behind the pilot. The chopper's weight is 5.8 tonnes, thus the Light tag in its name. Around 45% of the components in Prachand are made in India.
Despite such a wide-ranging and deadly feature-set, the LCH Prachand is far from achieving its final form. Planning is reportedly underway to include more modern and indigenous systems in the attack helicopter in future versions.

Why India's new LCH Prachand is 'extreme' weapon: special nuclear protection, stealth tech, & more

India's latest weapon - Light Combat Helicopter Prachand - is a one-of-a-kind, and 'extreme' piece of destructive technology due to 5 major reasons.

India's latest weapon - Light Combat Helicopter Prachand. It's not just another attack chopper. Five big features make it a unique, one-of-a-kind, and an 'extreme' piece of destructive technology.
One of LCH Prachand's most extreme features is its cabin which houses the pilot and co-pilot. It is pressurised for some protection from nuclear radiation, or a biological or chemical attack.
The Prachand is also the only attack helicopter in the entire world which can take-off or land at an altitude of 5,000 metres while carrying heavy weapons and fuel. The Light Combat Helicopter is also very versatile, being able to operate in the world's highest and coldest battlefield Siachen, as well as hot desert regions.
This chopper can attack enemies at night, and also carry out combat operations in all kinds of weather conditions. The Prachand possesses crash-worthy landing gear ensuring greater survival chances for fighter pilots.
This is not all. LCH Prachand also features stealth technologies which might make it perfect for surprise attacks on India's enemies.
The chopper uses radar-absorbing material for a lower radar signature, making it harder to detect. It also has reduced visual, aural, and infrared signatures. LCH Prachand is outfitted with counter-measure dispensing systems. This involves firing of chaff or flares to confuse radar, and also help divert infrared seekers of enemy missiles.
Once the Light Combat Helicopter engages an adversary, it has multiple weapons in its arsenal to take the enemy down. These include anti-tank guided missiles Dhruvastra, air-to-air missiles Mistral-2, 20mm turret guns, and 70mm rockets.
The induction of the Prachand attack chopper into the Indian armed forces is likely to cause some concern among Chinese and Pakistani militaries. There are 3 major reasons for this.
First, the LCH is capable of destroying targets on both land and air, like enemy drones and slower aircraft, and tanks on the ground. It can also attack enemy air defences like missile systems.
The second factor is the Indian chopper's range. It can operate in many different conditions, but high-altitude combat is its specialty. And Ladakh for China, and Jammu and Kashmir for Pakistan, are high-altitude battlegrounds.
The third reason is the helicopter's versatility, as it can conduct non-combat operations as well, like search and rescue missions.
What makes all of this even more special is the fact that Light Combat Helicopter Prachand is a made-in-India product. It is powered by two Shakti engines which are French in origin, but made by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. The chopper's top speed is 268 km/h, and its maximum flying height is an astounding 6.5 km. Prachand has a range of 550 km, and endurance of around 3 hours. It has tandem seating, which means that the co-pilot - who also manages the weapons - sits behind the pilot. The chopper's weight is 5.8 tonnes, thus the Light tag in its name. Around 45% of the components in Prachand are made in India.
Despite such a wide-ranging and deadly feature-set, the LCH Prachand is far from achieving its final form. Planning is reportedly underway to include more modern and indigenous systems in the attack helicopter in future versions.

The Indian Air Force on October 3 inducted the first indigenously designed and manufactured Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) at the Jodhpur air base in Rajasthan.
The first fleet of LCH which comprises four helicopters has been developed primarily for mountain warfare after a requirement for it was felt during the Kargil war in 1999.The induction took place in the presence of Defence minister Rajnath Singh and IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, CDS General Anil Chauhan and CMD of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited CB Ananthakrishnan.Developed by state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the helicopters are capable of firing a range of missiles and other weapons.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the induction as he asserted India's forward movement in the direction of 'Atmanirbharta.'
The LCH would be effective in hitting enemy infantry, tanks, bunkers, drones and other assets in high-altitude regions, military officials said.
"Subsequently, the IAF and HAL began exploring the possibility of developing the platform with a capacity to carry an adequate weapon load, sufficient fuel and still be capable of operating in the higher reaches of the Himalayan ranges," officials added
(With inputs from PTI)

WATCH: Indian Air Force inducts 'Made-in-India' Light Combat Helicopters

The first fleet of LCH which comprises four helicopters has been developed primarily for mountain warfare after a requirement for it was felt during the Kargil war in 1999.

The first fleet of LCH which comprises four helicopters has been developed primarily for mountain warfare after a requirement for it was felt during the Kargil war in 1999.

The Indian Air Force on October 3 inducted the first indigenously designed and manufactured Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) at the Jodhpur air base in Rajasthan.
The first fleet of LCH which comprises four helicopters has been developed primarily for mountain warfare after a requirement for it was felt during the Kargil war in 1999. The induction took place in the presence of Defence minister Rajnath Singh and IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, CDS General Anil Chauhan and CMD of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited CB Ananthakrishnan. Developed by state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the helicopters are capable of firing a range of missiles and other weapons.
The 5.8-tonne twin-engine gunship chopper is armed with air-to-air missiles, 20 mm turret guns, rocket systems and other weapons.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the induction as he asserted India's forward movement towards 'Atmanirbharta.'
The LCH would be effective in hitting enemy infantry, tanks, bunkers, drones and other assets in high-altitude regions, military officials said.
"Subsequently, the IAF and HAL began exploring the possibility of developing the platform with a capacity to carry an adequate weapon load, sufficient fuel and still be capable of operating in the higher reaches of the Himalayan ranges," officials added
(With inputs from PTI)

In a fresh boost for 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' in the military sector, the Indian Air Force is set to induct the indigenously-developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) on 3 October 2022.
The LCH is made by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), and capable of firing a variety of missiles, and other weapons. It has stealth tech, armoured-protection systems, night attack capability and crash-worthy landing gear for better survivability. It is primarily designed for deployment in high-altitude regions.
The LCH is agile, has extended range, and also all-weather combat capability for a range of roles like search and rescue, destroying enemy air defence, and counter-insurgency. Some LCH features are similar to Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv.
The first batch of LCH will be inducted into Air Force ranks at a ceremony in Rajasthan's Jodhpur. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari will preside over the event.
The procurement of 15 LCH at a cost of ₹3,887 crore was cleared in March 2022 by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Ten of the helicopters are for the IAF, while 5 are for the Indian Army.

IAF inducts made-in-India Light Combat Helicopter: stealth tech, night attack, all-weather op features

The LCH is agile, has extended range, and also all-weather combat capability for a range of roles like search and rescue, destroying enemy air defence, and counter-insurgency.

In a fresh boost for 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' in the military sector, the Indian Air Force inducted the indigenously-developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) on 3 October 2022.
The LCH is made by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), and capable of firing a variety of missiles, and other weapons. It has stealth tech, armoured-protection systems, night attack capability and crash-worthy landing gear for better survivability. It is primarily designed for deployment in high-altitude regions.
The LCH is agile, has extended range, and also all-weather combat capability for a range of roles like search and rescue, destroying enemy air defence, and counter-insurgency. Some LCH features are similar to Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv.
The first batch of LCH was inducted into Air Force ranks at a ceremony in Rajasthan's Jodhpur. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari presided over the event.
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The procurement of 15 LCH at a cost of ₹3,887 crore was cleared in March 2022 by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Ten of the helicopters are for the IAF, while 5 are for the Indian Army.

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