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What is Dhruv mk3 Mr?
Notes: Dhruv Mk – III MR is an Advanced Light Helicopter designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bengaluru. The helicopter has been tested and it has successfully demonstrated deck operations on board an Indian Coast Guard Ship, off the coast of Chennai.
Is Dhruv a good helicopter?
The Dhruv is capable of flying at high altitudes, as it was an Army requirement for the helicopter to be able operate in the Siachen Glacier and Kashmir regions. In September 2007, the Dhruv Mk. 3 was cleared for high-altitude flying in the Siachen Sector after six months of trials.
Is the HAL Dhruv a good helicopter?
Hi, Undoubtedly HAL Dhruv ( all variant Helicopters ) are good,effective and reliable too for defense ,transport,air ambulance ,for off shore policing,rescue operations and other civil roles . HAL Dhruv though highly criticized for its late delive…
What is the composition of the HAL Dhruv?
The HAL Dhruv is of conventional design; about 29 percent of its empty weight (constituting 60 percent of the airframe’s surface area) is composite materials. It has been reported that the unique carbon fibre composite developed by HAL reduced the helicopter’s weight by 50 percent.
Can Dhruv be used for search and rescue?
The Navy has considered the Dhruv for maritime surveillance and search and rescue roles, and in 2008 a senior Navy official said: “The ALH has a long way to go before the programme matures sufficiently for it to undertake basic naval roles such as search and rescue (SAR) and communication duties.”
What happened to the HAL Dhruv crash?
On 2 February 2007, during rehearsals prior to Aero India, a HAL Dhruv of the Sarang helicopter display team of the Indian Air Force crashed, killing co-pilot Squadron Leader Priye Sharma and injuring the pilot Wing Commander Vikas Jetley. After being in a coma for almost four years, Vikas Jetley died in January 2011.