The light combat helicopters (LCH) were introduced at the Jodhpur airbase in a ceremony that preceded its lengthy legacy. The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited designed the helicopters (HAL).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian Air Force on Monday for the historic decision to induct made-in-India light combat helicopters, calling it a “great occasion” for all Indians. The new helicopters are expected to replace foreign attack helicopters in the near future.
“The induction of LCH ‘Prachanda’ is a special moment for the collective determination of 130 crore Indians to make our country strong and self-sufficient in the defence industry.” “Congratulations to every Indian,” Modi tweeted, retweeting a video posted by defence minister Rajnath Singh.
I salute the people of Turtuk in Ladakh for the passion and vision with which they have come together to keep India Swachh. https://t.co/voyYb0iZvV
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 3, 2022
Singh had earlier in the day uploaded a video of the new choppers. “Hello, my name is Prachand. (Hi, my name is Prachand.)” he wrote.
The light combat helicopters (LCH) were introduced at the Jodhpur airbase in a ceremony that preceded its lengthy legacy. The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited designed the helicopters (HAL).
The IAF stated during the debut that the helicopter’s moniker is a “testimony to its lethality and adaptability.”
They were primarily developed for deployment in high-altitude regions and have been tested under harsh situations such as at sea level, in desert regions, and in Siachen.
In addition to Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari were in attendance.
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