Light Combat Helicopter

Watch: Rajnath Singh flies in LCH, new 'Prachand' addition to IAF arsenal

The induction of the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) into the Indian Air Force (IAF) is expected to strengthen India's air and border security. The IAF and the Indian Army were waiting for the 'Prachand' for a long time

Prachand: New guardians for India's skies as LCH gets inducted into IAF

The LCH helicopters have been purchased from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 3387 crores. Of these, 10 helicopters are for the Indian Air Force (IAF) while 5 are for the Indian Army

Light Combat Helicopter Induction: Indigenously-developed LCH named Prachand

Light Combat Helicopter Induction: The choppers have been flown extensively in Ladakh and the desert sector to meet the requirements of the armed forces

Big boost for India's defence as Rajnath Singh inducts LCH into IAF

The indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) is manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for use in the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army

LCH: Why India needed Light Combat Helicopter after Kargil War?

The need for a helicopter like the LCH was felt by the IAF and Indian Army during the Kargil war in 1999. At that time the enemy was in a better position as the Pakistan Army was sitting at a superior height

Enemies beware: What makes the IAF’s newly-inducted Light Combat Helicopter so deadly

The Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, can land and take-off at an altitude of 5,000 metres. With a number of stealth features, armoured-protection systems, night attack capability and an advanced weapons payload, this helicopter will add to India's firepower

Tested in Ladakh at height of India-China conflict, LCH is a killing machine

Along with the heavy-duty Apache attack helicopters and Chinook heavy-lift choppers acquired from the US, the LCH is expected to provide much needed extra teeth to the Indian air Force and Indian Army in Ladakh

Watch 3 LCH at their new home base in Jodhpur

The Indian Air Force will formally induct the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) today. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be present during the ceremony in Jodhpur, Rajasthan

First batch of indigenously-developed Light Combat Helicopter to be inducted into IAF today

The induction ceremony will be led by Rajnath Singh who has played a crucial role in progressing cases for buying indigenous platforms for forces

Why has Indian Army's LCH helicopter caused panic in China, Pakistan?

Due to its low weight, the LCH can takeoff and land despite being loaded with its full quota of missiles and other weapons even in high altitude areas