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Green light for HAL copter
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- The indigenous light utility helicopter (LUH) being developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) crossed a milestone on Friday as it received the initial operational clearance (IOC) at the ongoing Def-expo in Lucknow.
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- Light Utility Helicopter
(1) The HAL Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) is a single-engine light helicopter designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) of India.
(2) The type is set to replace the HAL Cheetah and HAL Chetak helicopters in service with the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force.
(3) Another derivative, known as the Light Observation Helicopter (LOH), with glass cockpit will be used for reconnaissance and surveillance roles.
Source
The Hindu