HAL LUH Project Achieves Another Milestone, PT3 Makes Maiden Flight

Date:

 

BENGALURU. Close on the heels of flying at six (6) km altitude, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd-built Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) gathered momentum as the third prototype (PT3) made its maiden flight on December 14.

ads

The chopper was flown by Test Pilots, Wg Cdr (Retd) Anil Bhambhani and Gp. Capt (Retd) M R Anand V M. The flight was flawless and this prototype would augment development flight testing in conjunction with other two Prototypes towards Certification.

Based on the feedback from flight testing of PT1 and PT2, PT3 is built to the standard of deliverable configuration.

Speaking on the occasion, HAL CMD R Madhavan said with this achievement, LUH is now close to production clearance and HAL is confident of meeting requirements of the Armed Forces.

big bang

The successful completion of first flight of third prototype of LUH is a quantum leap and will soon replace the ageing fleet of Cheetah/Chetak, said Arup Chatterjee, Director (Engg., R&D) HAL.

The LUH is a 3-ton class new generation single engine helicopter indigenously designed and developed by Rotary Wing Research and Design Center (RWR&DC) of HAL.

huges

First flight of LUH PT-1 was carried on September 6, 2016 and the second Prototype flew on May 22, 2017. High altitude cold weather trials of LUH is planned in January 2019.

More like this

The Silent Leak

In modern defence ecosystems, data is no longer scarce....

Modern Wars Have No Fronts, No Rears Battle Zones

“Wars have become dirty. With thousands of innocent civilians...

Operation Sindoor is India’s Frontal Assault Against Terrorism: Defence Minister Onboard INS Vikrant

New Delhi: “Operation Sindoor is not just a military...

D328eco® Test Aircraft Rolls Out: A defining Milestone in Sustainable Regional Aviation

Wessling. Deutsche Aircraft has proudly unveiled the first D328eco...

The Golden Dome Project: A New Era of US Missile Defence?

The United States is embarking on an ambitious and...

India Innovates in Defence, Serves Sharp Warning to US, Other Nations

India’s growing military success, especially evident in recent operations...
Indian Navy Special EditionLatest Issue