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Context: Indian Air Force has formally inducted the indigenously developed multi-role Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), Prachand.

Details:

• The Helicopter is suitable for operating in high-altitude battlefields, and capable of destroying enemy air defence and engaging in counter-insurgency operations.
• The Limited Series Production version of the light combat helicopter has around 45 per cent indigenous content by value. In due course, it will increase to more than 55 per cent for the Series Production version.
• The LCH is the only attack helicopter in the worldwhich can land and take off at an altitude of 5,000 meters with a considerable load of weapons and fuel.
• Designed as a twin-engine, it has the maximum take-off weight of 5.8 tonnes, maximum speed of 268 kilometers per hour, range of 550 kilometers.
• It has an endurance of over three hours and service ceiling — the maximum density altitude to which it can fly — of 6.5 kilometres.
• It is powered by two French-origin Shakti engines manufactured by the HAL.
• As far as weapons systems are concerned, a 20 mm turret gun, 70 mm rockets and air-to-air missile systems are onboard.

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-the-light-combat-helicopter-being-inducted-into-the-air-force-today-8186589/

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