The Army Aviation Corps (AAC) is a branch of the Indian Army responsible for conducting aerial reconnaissance, observation, and combat missions in support of ground forces. The Army Aviation Corps {AAC) is the youngest arm of the Indian Army, being formally designed on 1 Nov. 1986
LIST OF HELICOPTERS USED BY INDIAN ARMY
- HAL DHRUV
- HAL LUH
- HAL CHETAK
- HAL CHEETAH
HAL DHRUV
The Dhruv helicopter, also known as HAL Dhruv, is a multi-role, twin-engine, utility helicopter designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in India. It’s used for various purposes including transport, reconnaissance, search and rescue, and medical evacuation.HAL has collaborated with various international partners for the Dhruv helicopter program, including the transfer of technology and expertise. These collaborations have helped enhance the helicopter’s design, systems, and manufacturing processes.
PERFORMANCE
- Cruise speed: 250 km/h
- Never exceed speed: 291 km/h
- Range: 630 km (390 mi)
- Endurance: 3 hours and 42 minutes
- Service ceiling: 6,100 m
- g limits: 3.5
- Rate of climb: 10.33 m/s
- Disk loading: 40.19 kg/m2
HAL LUH
The HAL Light Utility Helicopter along with its derivative Light Observation Helicopter was designed and developed by Rotary Wing Research and Design Center one of the R&D sections of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for civilian and military applications. The LUH is a 3-ton class helicopter with glass cockpit for reconnaissance and surveillance roles and as a light transport helicopter. The helicopter will be capable of flying at 220 kmph, with a service ceiling of 6.5 km and a range of 350 km with 400 kg payload, according to the HAL.
PERFORMANCE
- Maximum speed:250 km/h
- cruise speed :235 km/h
- Never exceed speed: 259 km/h
- Range :350 km
- Ferry range :500 km
- Service ceiling : 6500 m
- Rate of climb :6.66 m/s
HAL CHETAK
Hal Chetak also known as Alouette III is a single-engine, light utility helicopter developed by French aircraft company Sud aviation. During its production life, it proved to be a relatively popular rotorcraft.
This is a two ton class helicopter. This is suitable for commuting, cargo, casualty evacuation etc. Till date, Hal has produced and sold more than 350 of these helicopters which are serving both in India and Abroad
PERFORMANCE
- Maximum speed: 210 km/h
- Cruise speed: 185 km/h
- Range: 540 km
- Service ceiling: 3,200 m
- Rate of climb: 4.3 m/s
HAL CHEETAH
The cheetah is known for its ability to perform well in high altitudes to perform well in high altitudes and hot tropical weather, and holds the world record for high altitude flying. This is a five seater helicopter built by HAL in under license from SA 315B LAMA, a French single-engine helicopter
PERFORMANCE
- Maximum speed: 192 km/h
- Range: 515 km (320 mi)
- Service ceiling: 5,400 m
- Rate of climb: 5.5 m/s
