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Which is the best helicopter in Indian Air Force?
| Indian Air Force | |
|---|---|
| Fighter | Su-30MKI, Rafale, Tejas, MiG-29, Mirage 2000, MiG-21 |
| Helicopter | CH-47 Chinook, Dhruv, Chetak, Cheetah, Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-26, |
| Attack helicopter | HAL LCH, Apache AH-64E, Mi-25/35, Rudra |
| Interceptor | MiG 21 |
How many missiles does a helicopter have?
In the close support role, the helicopter carries 16 Hellfire missiles on four four-rail launchers and four air-to-air missiles. AH-64D Longbow Apache is equipped with the Northrop Grumman millimetre-wave Longbow radar.
How good is Rudra helicopter?
The gun can fire at a rate of 750 rounds per minute. It has an effective range of 2,000m. The stub wings of the Rudra can be fitted with up to eight Helina (Helicopter-launched Nag) anti-tank guided missiles, four MBDA Mistral short-range air-to-air missiles or four rocket pods for 68mm/70mm rockets.
What makes the Blackhawk helicopter so good?
The Modern Black Hawk The first, the Armed Black Hawk, leverages weapons systems that are fully integrated into the helicopter’s flight controls, which can identify and engage both stationary and moving targets. The HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter variant is highly survivable in contested airspace.
What is the Rudra helicopter?
Rudra is the first armed helicopter being produced indigenously in India. The HAL Rudra helicopter can be deployed in a wide range of missions, including reconnaissance, troop transport, anti-tank warfare, and close air support. HAL was contracted to deliver about 76 Rudra ALH Mk-IV helicopters for the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force.
What is the HAL Rudra?
HAL Rudra is a new attack helicopter introduced into the Indian Army. HAL Rudra is the Weapon System Integrated (WSI) version of the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH). Image courtesy of Ajai Shukla.
How many rudra ALH Mk-IV helicopters are being delivered to India?
HAL was contracted to deliver about 76 Rudra ALH Mk-IV helicopters for the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force. The Indian Army plans to equip its Army Aviation Corps with 60 helicopters, forming six squadrons. HAL handed over the first Rudra helicopter to the Indian Army in February 2013.
When did the HAL Rudra Mk-IV achieve IOC?
On 4 February 2013 during Aero India, the HAL Rudra Mk-IV achieved IOC, and two helicopters were handed over to the army. Rudra, or ALH-WSI (Weapon Systems Integrated) has two main versions.