Prachand
Prachand
Attack Helicopters
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Prachand
Designation
Prachand
Alternate Designation
LCH, Light Combat Helicopter
Equipment Type
Attack Helicopters
Manufacturer
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Date of Introduction
2022
Description
The Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) is an attack rotary-wing aircraft being developed by HAL for the Indian Armed Forces. The LCH will feature tandem two-seat and will be capable of operating at very high altitudes. The first Indian attack helicopter performed its maiden flight on May 24, 2010. The aircraft was ready for deployment in early September 2020. Finally the Indian Air Force took delivery of the first operational aircraft in November 2021. The LCH helicopter was declared operational on October 3, 2022.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Attack Helicopters
Status
Active
Also Known As
LCH, Light Combat Helicopter
Origin
India
Contractor
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
October 3, 2022
First Flight
May 24, 2010
Total Production
190
Unitary Cost
INR 4 billion
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
2
Main Rotor Blades
4
Number of Engines
2
Tail Rotor Blades
4
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight
5,500 kilogram
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: HELINA
Item 2
Turboshaft Engines: Shakti (2)
Details
Country of Origin
India
Category
Rotary Wing Aircraft
Air > Rotary Wing Aircraft
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002227
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
5500 kg
Operators (1)
India
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