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Is Hal Rudra A attack helicopter?
HAL Rudra is a new attack helicopter introduced into the Indian Army. Rudra is an attack helicopter manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Army. It is the Weapon System Integrated (WSI) Mk-IV variant of the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).
What is the use of light utility helicopter?
A utility helicopter is a multi-purpose helicopter capable of fulfilling many different roles. A utility military helicopter can fill roles such as ground attack, air assault, military logistics, CASEVAC, medical evacuation, command and control, and troop transport.
How many countries use HAL Dhruv?
As of October 2020, more than 300 HAL Dhruvs have been produced for domestic and export markets….HAL Dhruv.
| Dhruv | |
|---|---|
| Primary users | Indian Army Indian Air Force Indian Navy |
| Produced | 1992–present |
| Number built | 335 (134 on order) |
| Variants | HAL Rudra |
What is Chetak aircraft?
The Chetak Helicopter is a two ton class helicopter. The seven seater Chetak helicopter is versatile, multi role, multi purpose, and spacious. Till date, HAL has produced and sold more than 350 of these versatile Helicopters which are in service both in India and abroad.
Can we become pilot in army?
Recruitment of Pilots in Armed Forces. There are four modes of entry for becoming a pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF) [NDA, CDSE, AFCAT and NCC special entry]. A written test is conducted for NDA/CDSE (by UPSC) and AFCAT (by IAF) entries followed by SSB testing.
What is the maximum speed of the Hal light utility helicopter?
The HAL Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) is a 3-tonne light helicopter. According to HAL, it possesses a cruise speed of 235 km/h, maximum speed of 260 km/h, service ceiling of up to 6.5 km, a range of 350 km, a maximum take-off weight of 3.12 tonne and an empty weight of 1.91 tonne.
What does Luh stand for?
The HAL Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) is a single-engine light helicopter designed and under development by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) of India.
How many light utility helicopters (LUH) are in India?
Ministry of Defence placed an initial order of 12 Light Utility Helicopters out of which 6 are for Indian Army and another 6 for the Indian Air Force. First LUH will be delivered by August 2022. Total 187 helicopters are planned out of which 126 LUH is planned for the Indian Army with the remaining 61 for the Indian Air Force.
How many passengers can a Hal Luh carry?
In March 2014, HAL promoted its LUH’s capabilities as a civilian multirole helicopter, noting its ability to carry up to six passengers in an appropriate configuration.