The HAL Light Observation Helicopter (LOH) is under development by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited of India. The 3-tonne single engine light helicopter for the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force will replace the fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters. The project is in preliminary stages and is in the design phase. The project will be completed within next 5-6 years. The Indian military have a requirement for 384 helicopters of which 187 helicopters will be built by HAL.
Specifications
General characteristics- Crew: 2
- Capacity: 6
- Length: ()
- Rotor diameter: ()
- Height: ()
- Disc area: m² (ft²)
- Empty weight: 1870 kg (lb)
- Loaded weight: kg (lb)
- Useful load: kg (lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 3015 kg (lb)
- Powerplant: 1× HAL/Turbomeca Shakti turboshaft, 1000 kW (1400 shp)
Performance
- Never exceed speed: 330 km/h (178 knots, 207 mph)
- Maximum speed: km/h (knots, mph)
- Cruise speed: 240 km/h (140 knots, 161 mph)
- Range: 350km (218 mi)
- Service ceiling: 6500 m (21,300 ft)
- Rate of climb: m/s (ft/min)
- Disc loading: kg/m² (lb/ft²)
- Power/mass: W/kg (hp/lb)
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