Boosting Aatmanirbharta: Indian Army’s LCH Prachand Successfully Conducts High-Altitude Firing

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New Delhi: The Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand of the Indian Army achieved a significant milestone as it successfully conducted high-altitude firing on November 12.

The Gajraj Corps (the IV Corps) of the Indian Army in a tweet said, “In a historic milestone, the Indian Army’s Prachand Light Combat Helicopter successfully conducted high-altitude firing. Designed for precision in extreme terrains, Prachand’s performance reinforces India’s capability in high-altitude operations.”

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LCH Prachand, built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is an attack helicopter that can track slow-moving aerial targets and conduct search and rescue missions. It can also perform anti-tank operations, and counter-insurgency operations and provide close air support apart from engaging in high-altitude warfare.

Developed with a primary focus on engaging slow-moving aerial threats, including enemy helicopters and drones, the LCH incorporates a Low Observable (LO) design, which minimises its visual, aural, radar, and infrared signatures. The two-seater aircraft, equipped with advanced weapons systems—70 mm rockets, a 20 mm turret gun, and helicopter-launched anti-tank guided missiles—and fitted with radar and laser warning receivers, can operate both as anti-infantry and anti-armour helicopter.

Officially inducted into the Indian Air Force in October 2022, nearly 45 per cent of the LCH’s components are indigenously sourced, and plans are on to increase this to 55 per cent in future models.

The successfully conducted high-altitude firing by LCH Prachand is a major progress in India’s defence capabilities with advanced weaponry, indigenous design, and suitability for extreme terrains.

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