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PM Modi Inaugurates Asia's Largest Helicopter Facility, A Look at HAL LUH Chopper to be Made Here: IN PICS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled Asia’s largest helicopter manufacturing facility in Karnataka’s Tumakuru which is also a new greenfield helicopter factory. This HAL plant will initially produce Light Utility Helicopters (LUHs). The LUH is an indigenously designed 3-ton class, single-engine multipurpose utility helicopter with the unique feature of high maneuverability. Both Indian Army and Indian Air Force has placed orders for the new helicopter, that will replace the ageing HAL Chetak helicopter. The factory will be expanded to manufacture other helicopters such as Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) and Indian Multirole Helicopter (IMRH).

Arjit Garg|

Updated:Feb 06, 2023, 04:15 PM IST

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HAL Light Utility Helicopter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Asia's largest helicopter manufacturing facility in Karnataka.

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HAL Light Utility Helicopter

This facility will be operated by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, govt owned aviation giant from India, who will be making choppers here.

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HAL Light Utility Helicopter

The first chopper to be made in this facility will be HAL LUH (Light Utility Helicopter), made for Indian Military.

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HAL Light Utility Helicopter

The LUH has been tested for high altitude and high-temperature areas and will enter production soon at this new plant.

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HAL Light Utility Helicopter

Both Indian Air Force and Indian Army has placed the order for the HAL LUH, that will eventually replace the Cheetah helicopter of the Defence Forces.

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HAL Light Utility Helicopter

The HAL Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) is a 3-tonne class highly agile new generation light helicopter with a maximum speed of 260 km/h and a range of 350 km.