Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Induction into IAF At Jodhpur

Published: Monday, October 3, 2022, 13:03 [IST]

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Indigenously-built Light Combat Helicopter named 'Prachand' on induction into Indian Air Force at Jodhpur airbase, in presence of Defence minister Rajnath Singh, CDS General Anil Chauhan and IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari

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A 'sarv-dharam' prayer being performed at the induction ceremony of the first indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) into Indian Air Force, in the presence of Defence minister Rajnath Singh and IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari

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LCH (Light Combat Helicopter) is indigenous & state-of-the-art, one of the best combat flying machines in world. LCH is the only attack helicopter in the world that can land &take off at an altitude of 5,000 metres: CB Ananthakrishnan, CMD, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

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The defence of the nation is our top priority, and we are fully committed to it. I can say with full confidence that in the coming time, India will be first whenever there is talk of superpowers including military power in the world: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

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Recent Ukrainian conflict or earlier conflicts teach us that heavy weapon systems and platforms, which are unable to move rapidly across the battlefield, have low capability, and become easy targets for the enemy: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

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LCH is capable of dodging the enemy, carrying a variety of ammunition, and delivering it to the site quickly. LCH perfectly meets the needs of our armed forces in various terrains and it is an ideal platform for both our Army and Airforce: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh