HAL's LUH completes technical flight

HAL conducted a technical flight of the indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) in the city on Tuesday. The helicopter lifted off at 12.10 pm and was in the air for 15 minutes at the HAL facilities. The flight was carried out by HAL test pilots.

This is the third indigenous helicopter after the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) and the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). 

The LUH has a maximum All-Up-Weight (AUW) of 3,150 kg. Fitted with Safran HE Ardiden-1U engine of 750 KW power, it has a range of 350 km, service ceiling of 6.5 km and seating capacity of six passengers plus two pilots. The helicopter is designed to carry out utility roles such as reconnaissance, transport, cargo load and rescue operations. The helicopter can operate from sea level to high altitudes of Himalayas.