India’s new Light Utility Helicopter is nearing fruition

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India’s new Light Utility Helicopter is coming towards the end of an arduous design and development programme. Atul Chandra was granted an exclusive behind-the-scenes look for AirForces Monthly

An ambitious undertaking by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to develop a new indigenous single-engine helicopter in the three-ton category is nearing fruition.

Indias LUH
HAL’s three Light Utility Helicopter prototypes fly together over India in echelon formation. From left to right: PT1 (ZK-4640), PT2 (ZJ-4630) and PT3 (ZG-4620). HAL

The new Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) will have a service ceiling of 21,325ft and the ability to take off from an altitude of 19,685ft with a 165lb payload.

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