HAL LUH
Designed for use in the Indian Armed Forces, the helicopter features main rotor blade folding, armor plating, flare and chaff dispensers (FCD), a glass cockpit with Integrated Architecture and Display System (IADS) and night flying capability. The aircraft can be fitted with a hoist, cargo sling, emergency floatation systems, auto pilot and a fixed sight (with FLIR, CCD, LFR and Laser Designator).
The HAL Light Utility Helicopter has a maximum weight of 3,120 kg and payload of 400 kg. The aircraft seats 6 passengers in addition to the two pilots.
Overview
Data on design, manufacture and statusDesign authority: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Primary manufacturer: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Parent type: No type defined
Aircraft status: Operational
Configuration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL type: Helicopter
Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor
Crew required: 2 in Side-by-side arrangement
Landing gear: Skids
Key Characteristics
Data on key physical featuresAircraft Details
Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipmentReferences
References and sources used14 June 2017
Website
VERTIFLITE August 1969, August 1969
Periodical
Good description of the overall vehicle
Hirschberg, Mike. "Frome Chetak to Dhruv: The History of HAL Helicopters". Vertiflite, Vol. 57, No. 1. 2011. Print., 2011 (page 58)
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