Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022

kit · Post by **kit** » 14 Oct 2022 17:03

Aditya_V wrote:What is this language Hindu?

from gods own country

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 14 Oct 2022 20:20

Aditya_V wrote:What is this language Hindu?

Malayalam.

And BTW, there is no language called Hindu

Self explanatory...but it reminds me of North Americans asking me, "Do you speak Hindu?"

sanjayc · Post by **sanjayc** » 14 Oct 2022 22:12

^^ Yes. I also speak Christian

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 20 Oct 2022 22:29

https://twitter.com/VinodDX9/status/158 ... R1WHH17Cog ---> The delegation team from Argentina is led by Lt Gen Juan Martin Paleo, Joint Chief of Staff of the Argentine Armed Forces. And Prachand is the star attraction for any delegation!

bala · Post by **bala** » 23 Oct 2022 09:54

HAL gets enquiries for helicopters from various countries

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ ... 045232.ece
October 23, 2022

a Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) made in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at the Defence Expo 2022 in Gandhinagar. Photo Credit: AFP

Several countries have shown interest in the indigenously-designed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) and the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) and enquired about it during the DefExpo 2022 event, said C.B. Ananthakrishnan, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

“There are lot of enquiries for helicopters. Once we get a breakthrough order, there is lot of potential for further exports,” Mr. Ananthakrishnan said at DefExpo-2022.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 04 Nov 2022 19:31

MUST WATCH INTERVIEW of Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (retd) by Maroof Raza.

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In this edition of The Defenders we talk about the Induction of the indigenously designed and developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) in IAF. Experts say that LCH will enhance our capability and will boost defence production.

Atmavik · Post by **Atmavik** » 06 Nov 2022 01:35

Arambh hai prachand

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FgyCQSRaUAI ... ame=medium

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FgyCQfbaMAE ... ame=medium

ashthor · Post by **ashthor** » 06 Nov 2022 09:53

Just awesome

YashG · Post by **YashG** » 07 Nov 2022 00:55

Atmavik wrote:Arambh hai prachand

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FgyCQSRaUAI ... ame=medium

Who the heck was taking this shot in front of a 60+ ton armor on the roll and deafening sounds of rotors.

suryag · Post by **suryag** » 07 Nov 2022 05:52

And that’s the Arjun right ?

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 07 Nov 2022 06:03

YashG wrote:Who the heck was taking this shot in front of a 60+ ton armor on the roll and deafening sounds of rotors.

Sanjay Simha

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 07 Nov 2022 06:03

suryag wrote:And that’s the Arjun right ?

100%

ks_sachin · Post by **ks_sachin** » 07 Nov 2022 06:44

The tank is static most likely or very slow speed. No one in their right mind will stand in front of a tank to take a photo where you need to adjust for a heptr flying overhead. Plus, look at the sprocket in the second photo.

Tanaji · Post by **Tanaji** » 07 Nov 2022 13:31

Lets not knock what is still an impressive photo. It is hard to just stand beneath a rotor downwash, let alone adjust camera and take a photo with all the dust swirling about.

Manish_P · Post by **Manish_P** » 07 Nov 2022 16:02

^ Great photo

Technically both the Tank and the Helo (in hover) can be stationery for photo purposes.
Secondly nowadays the camera person can operate the camera remotely (mounted on a stand). No need to stand in the path of the vehicles.

Not saying that it is what happened here...

Prem Kumar · Post by **Prem Kumar** » 07 Nov 2022 17:11

That is one heck of a photo! The visual imagery makes you want more. Imagine the strength it projects if 200 Prachands and a 1000 Arjuns stare across the battlefield at the enemy!

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 07 Nov 2022 19:03

ks_sachin wrote:The tank is static most likely or very slow speed. No one in their right mind will stand in front of a tank to take a photo where you need to adjust for a heptr flying overhead. Plus, look at the sprocket in the second photo.

The tank is stationary and not moving.

mody · Post by **mody** » 10 Nov 2022 13:28

https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/techands ... 7d791c3a61

Laser guided 70mm rockets with a variety of warheads. Now being tested with anti-armour warheads. Very interesting. We ought to start developing something similar. Almost all our helicopters would be able to fire these rockets. Even for ground attack from Jaguars, this would be potentially cheap solution.

Bala Vignesh · Post by **Bala Vignesh** » 11 Nov 2022 21:46

Aditya_V wrote:What is this language Hindu?

Sorry sir ji. Typo ho gaya!!

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 05 Dec 2022 21:06

https://twitter.com/alpha_defense/statu ... Udb9J4aV5g ---> DRDO sends out a tender for the fabrication of 15 × launch tubes Mk.2 for HeliNa ATGM. These are to be delivered within 6 months of contract signing.

mody · Post by **mody** » 07 Dec 2022 18:07

Rakesh wrote: https://twitter.com/alpha_defense/statu ... Udb9J4aV5g ---> DRDO sends out a tender for the fabrication of 15 × launch tubes Mk.2 for HeliNa ATGM. These are to be delivered within 6 months of contract signing.

From the photo it looks like a new or modified launcher, different from what has been used with the ALH Mk-IV Rudra helicopters.
Only 15 numbers seem to be too small a quantity. Each helicopter will need 2. The Helina has been cleared for use with the Rudra. don't know what the hold up is with regards to the LCH. The IAF variant is known as Dhruvastra. No idea what is the difference between the regular helina variant.

JTull · Post by **JTull** » 09 Dec 2022 20:21

mody wrote:
Rakesh wrote: https://twitter.com/alpha_defense/statu ... Udb9J4aV5g ---> DRDO sends out a tender for the fabrication of 15 × launch tubes Mk.2 for HeliNa ATGM. These are to be delivered within 6 months of contract signing.
From the photo it looks like a new or modified launcher, different from what has been used with the ALH Mk-IV Rudra helicopters.
Only 15 numbers seem to be too small a quantity. Each helicopter will need 2. The Helina has been cleared for use with the Rudra. don't know what the hold up is with regards to the LCH. The IAF variant is known as Dhruvastra. No idea what is the difference between the regular helina variant.

That launcher in the photo is of Mistral.

https://www.mbda-systems.com/product/mistral-atam/

mody · Post by **mody** » 10 Dec 2022 18:22

JTull wrote:
That launcher in the photo is of Mistral.

https://www.mbda-systems.com/product/mistral-atam/

My bad. Didn't realize the same. Just went with the news flow about the launcher for the Helina.

A Sharma · Post by **A Sharma** » 16 Jan 2023 07:19

Made-in-India Prachand combat choppers carry out wargames with Army, performing well:IAF pilots

Pratyush · Post by **Pratyush** » 16 Jan 2023 09:50

Well enough for it to become a procurement priority for the forces?

ks_sachin · Post by **ks_sachin** » 16 Jan 2023 14:57

2. Separate issues my friend.

Pratyush · Post by **Pratyush** » 16 Jan 2023 15:15

Cyrano · Post by **Cyrano** » 21 Jan 2023 15:46

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 31 Jan 2023 20:55

I have seen this article. But for copyright reasons, cannot post.

If you have access to a store that sells the magazine, go get a copy. You will not be disappointed.

https://twitter.com/hvtiaf/status/16204 ... -oF8Rx0kwQ ---> Himalayan Predator.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 13 Feb 2023 20:26

^^^ Link to above article...

https://twitter.com/officialTatya_1/sta ... S5ukcSoURw ---> Himalayan Predator 1/2

https://twitter.com/officialTatya_1/sta ... S5ukcSoURw ---> Himalayan Predator 2/2

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 13 Feb 2023 20:28

https://twitter.com/gaur_av_iation/stat ... S5ukcSoURw --->

Prem Kumar · Post by **Prem Kumar** » 15 Feb 2023 18:14

Army Plans To Procure These India-Made Helicopters To Replace Ageing Fleet
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/army-pl ... et-3782642
14 Feb 2023

The Army is looking at procuring the LUHs and LCHs to replace its ageing fleets of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters.

Army Chief says they will purchase 95 Prachands and 110 LUHs. At least for the Prachands, they can place the order before March 31 and consume their Capex. Putting money where their mouths are.

Will they?

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 18 Feb 2023 21:15

The build quality is truly gorgeous....

https://twitter.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1 ... 60673?s=20 ---> DANGER - KEEP AWAY indeed. Some esoteric shots of HAL LCH for Army.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 18 Feb 2023 21:55

Info sheets are better than the actual bird itself! Page 1 updated.

https://twitter.com/ang3lkenny/status/1 ... 07909?s=20 --->

ramana · Post by **ramana** » 18 Feb 2023 22:06

Prem Kumar, Let's try to find pictures of the end effects of the 20mm turret gun.
I believe its made by Nexter.

Prem Kumar · Post by **Prem Kumar** » 19 Feb 2023 11:30

A couple of pics from the internet

20 mm damage: https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg- ... a3c3b-pjlq

30 mm Gatling gun damage on an APC: https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg- ... 12c2bec-lq

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 01 Mar 2023 21:49

https://twitter.com/hvtiaf/status/16309 ... 91682?s=20 --->

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 06 Mar 2023 20:16

https://twitter.com/lca_tejas_/status/1 ... 10850?s=20 ---> Indian Air Force LCH - Prachand.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 06 Apr 2023 20:09

https://twitter.com/KSingh_1469/status/ ... 92001?s=20 ---> First @IAF_MCC LCH LSP seen with a rotor hub cap. Credits on pic.

Kartik · Post by **Kartik** » 26 Apr 2023 17:16

Great footage of a LCH Prachand up in the Himalayas where it was meant to be!

https://twitter.com/CTPindiaHAL/status/ ... 6387115008