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.
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.
