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Rudra

Rudra

Attack Helicopters
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Basic Information
Name
Rudra
Designation
Rudra
Alternate Designation
ALH Mk-IV (Advanced Light Helicopter Mk-IV)
Equipment Type
Attack Helicopters
Manufacturer
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Date of Introduction
2013
Description

The Indian Army Rudra is a light armored version of the Dhruv multipurpose helicopter outfitted with a THL 20 20mm gun, nose-mounted electro-optical sensors, pod mounted 70mm rockets, air-to-air missiles and LAHAT or Nag anti-tank missiles. The sensor package provides the capability to engage targets day/night. The Rudra is the Mk-IV version of the ALH program. The first production aircraft painted in a black scheme was delivered to the Indian Army at Aero India in Bangalore on February 8, 2013.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew 2
Overview (Deagel)
Group Attack Helicopters
Status Active
Also Known As ALH Mk-IV (Advanced Light Helicopter Mk-IV)
Origin India
Contractor Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) February 8, 2013
Total Production 18
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 2
Main Rotor Blades 4
Number of Engines 2
Tail Rotor Blades 4
Troops 12
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 20 millimeter
Power — Max Power at TakeOff 2,000 shp
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: HELINA (8)
Item 2 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: LAHAT (8)
Item 3 Jamming Systems: IDAS (1)
Item 4 Medium Caliber Cannons: THL 20 (1)
Item 5 Turboshaft Engines: TM333 2B2 (2)
Variants
Variant 1 Dhruv
Variant 2 Rudra
Details
Country of Origin India
Category Rotary Wing Aircraft
Air > Rotary Wing Aircraft
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
India
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