HAL Light Observation Helicopter

HAL Light Observation Helicopter

Infobox Aircraft
name = Light Observation Helicopter


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type = Utility helicopter
national origin = India
manufacturer = Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
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status = Under development
primary user = Indian Armed Forces
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The HAL Light Observation Helicopter (LOH) is under development by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to replace the Cheetah and Chetak helicopters in sevice with the Indian Armed Forces. [ [http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/06/stories/2008060654901200.htm Major indigenisation of military aviation] ] The India military have a requirement for 384 helicopters of which 187 helicopters will be built by HAL. [ [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Govt_pares_order_for_foreign_choppers_from_384_to_197/articleshow/3103913.cms Govt pares order for foreign choppers from 384 to 197] ] The LOH will be based on the HAL DhruvFact|date=July 2008 and will weigh about 2.5-3.0 tons. HAL is supposed to design and build the helicopter within six years. [ [http://www.livemint.com/2008/06/04231032/Mega-order-planned-to-replace.html Mega order planned to replace Cheetah, Chetak] ]

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External links

* [http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Army/Images/0005.jpgImage of LOH]
* [http://www.livemint.com/2007/10/31102256/HAL-to-develop-two-new-chopper.html Live mint link]


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