24 November 2020: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is geared up for design and development of Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) to meet all the requirements of the Indian Air Force. In a recent ceremony held at Bengaluru, India, the Air Chief Marshal of Indian Air Force, RKS Bhadauria undertook his maiden flight.
While thanking all stake holders of LCH project, the Air Chief said “It was a very good sortie. I was able to look at the important flying characteristics and status of sensors already installed. The LCH is a potent platform due to excellent D&D efforts and well supported flight test team. The IAF is keenly looking forward to the induction of this aircraft and I am sure HAL will give required focus on productionisation at a fast pace.”
The aircraft remained airborne for about an hour before safely landing on the base. The Chief of Air Staff was accompanied by HAL’s Deputy Chief Test Pilot, Wg Cdr (Retd) S P John.
