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Angle of Attack: Second LCH prototype by AeroIndia 2011

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Angle of Attack has learnt that the second prototype of the ambitious Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) program could be displayed during Aero India 2011. At present HAL is racing against time to finish the second prototype which will be weaponized. Since the first prototype was not a weaponized aircraft the second prototype will have more sub-systems thus there could be a delay. If the second prototype doesn't make it to the Aero-India which will be held in mid February than it could be unveiled possible by mid 2011.
The second prototype will play a crucial role in development of the aircraft as it will be used for weapons testing which is not possible on the first prototype. First prototype is currently being used to test the aircrafts basic design, flight performance and payload simulation. It as logged 50hrs of flight time and is currently undergoing routine maintenance and will resume testing very soon.
LCH will form the backbone of India's weak attack helicopter armory once it enters service by 2012-13. Currently there is firm order of 179 from the Army and the Air-force which could go up. Angle of Attack wishes all the best to HAL and everybody else involved in the LCH program.
 
ok. My dad is posted in yelenka since 2years,according to him coming Aero 2011 might even see F35C static display ,with tejas LSP 5 or 6 ,most probably 6 will HAL FLAG BEARER and do opening day aerobatics,not only this the tejas will be official handover to IAF with HINDUSTAN FIGHTER -50 OR HF-50(DATS THE INSIDE STORY). As usual there will be hawk trainer fly past with sarang display. No more surya kiran show.
 
plz don't take it for a ride,it just internal builtup. Tejas thing is for sure but they still not very clear about hawk fly past and keeping surya kiran show aside.
 
Angle of Attack: Second LCH prototype by AeroIndia 2011

LCH+New+1.jpg


Angle of Attack has learnt that the second prototype of the ambitious Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) program could be displayed during Aero India 2011. At present HAL is racing against time to finish the second prototype which will be weaponized. Since the first prototype was not a weaponized aircraft the second prototype will have more sub-systems thus there could be a delay. If the second prototype doesn't make it to the Aero-India which will be held in mid February than it could be unveiled possible by mid 2011.
The second prototype will play a crucial role in development of the aircraft as it will be used for weapons testing which is not possible on the first prototype. First prototype is currently being used to test the aircrafts basic design, flight performance and payload simulation. It as logged 50hrs of flight time and is currently undergoing routine maintenance and will resume testing very soon.
LCH will form the backbone of India's weak attack helicopter armory once it enters service by 2012-13. Currently there is firm order of 179 from the Army and the Air-force which could go up. Angle of Attack wishes all the best to HAL and everybody else involved in the LCH program.

Will it be ready for induction in 2013-14? as there is only 2 TDs now including the second one?
 
ok. My dad is posted in yelenka since 2years,according to him coming Aero 2011 might even see F35C static display ,with tejas LSP 5 or 6 ,most probably 6 will HAL FLAG BEARER and do opening day aerobatics,not only this the tejas will be official handover to IAF with HINDUSTAN FIGHTER -50 OR HF-50(DATS THE INSIDE STORY). As usual there will be hawk trainer fly past with sarang display. No more surya kiran show.

Thanks for sharing the info. Would like to see LCH maneuvering over yalanka... :smokin:
 
LCH will form the backbone of India's weak attack helicopter armory once it enters service by 2012-13. Currently there is firm order of 179 from the Army and the Air-force which could go up.

179+ LCH will multiply the capability of IA and IAF against armors and CION operations.


Will it be ready for induction in 2013-14? as there is only 2 TDs now including the second one?

First batch will be added to the IAF in 2012. Most probably late 2012.

LCH initial operational clearance scheduled for December 2011.
 
kinetic!!aero 2011 will be the biggest ever in asia with approx. every stall is already occupied by aerospace majors,but am bit sad that there will be no F22 raptor performance in india ,like in farnborough air show :lol:
 
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Guys in the article It says LCH Prototype Vehicle 1 was not Weaponized, But can anyone clarify it after seeing this photo?? this is armed LCH isnt it??

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If reports are to be believed, those are display mock ups of weapons. Weaponized LCH means that the aircraft will/can fire weapons, not just carry them on pylons for shows.
The second weaponized platform will be used to integrate various weapon systems and iron out related issues.
 
Thanks for Making it clear Guys.... Thanks a lot... So would we get to see The LCh fly in Aero India??? I think we Must unveil it in a Foreign Airshow Aswell, for How many Years are we going to Pull it off with only dhruv on a foreign Airshow???
 
ok. My dad is posted in yelenka since 2years,according to him coming Aero 2011 might even see F35C static display ,with tejas LSP 5 or 6 ,most probably 6 will HAL FLAG BEARER and do opening day aerobatics,not only this the tejas will be official handover to IAF with HINDUSTAN FIGHTER -50 OR HF-50(DATS THE INSIDE STORY). As usual there will be hawk trainer fly past with sarang display. No more surya kiran show.

Mh, LM had officially denied that they will display the F35, only a cockpit simulator will be there, possibly of the C version that is on offer for IN.
 
Mh, LM had officially denied that they will display the F35, only a cockpit simulator will be there, possibly of the C version that is on offer for IN.
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i know but thats just in media but backroom chatting are different ,even C 27J going to be in static display from alenia.
 

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