Industry NewsSeptember 30, 2023
IAF to Buy 156 More Prachand Light Combat Helicopters
The IAF has proposed procuring 156 more Prachand LCH helicopters for deployment along Chinese and Pakistani borders. 15 already inducted after high-altitude trials.
The Indian Air Force has moved a proposal to the government for the procurement of 156 more Prachand Light Combat Helicopters as a joint acquisition case with the Army. The proposal is expected to receive approval soon.
The LCH Prachand is slated for deployment along the China and Pakistan borders, where its high-altitude performance has proven critical. 15 aircraft have already been inducted over the previous 15 months, following trials conducted in extreme weather and challenging high-altitude terrain.
Source: Economic Times
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