Aerospace Diary

AIN NEWS LIVE FROM AEROINDIA  »  2013 by    NEELAM MATHEWS Hindustran Aeronautics's weaponized Rudra advanced light helicopter has received initial operational clearance. February 4, 2013, 12:13 PM Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. ( HAL ) is expected to unveil an armed variant of its Rudra advanced light helicopter ( ALH ) at the Aero India show this week. The helicopter will be in the flying display along with the  HAL  Light Combat Helicopter. Meanwhile, scale models of the Light Utility Helicopter, Hawk, Light Combat Aircraft ( LCA ) and Su-30 aircraft in which the Indian group is involved on partnership terms will be on display at the company’s stand (Hall E, Stand E2.6). “For the first time, we will present to the world glimpses of prospective multirole fighter ( PMF ), also known as Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft ( FGFA ), under co-development with the Russians,” said  R.K.  Tyagi, chairman of...

N eelam Mathews July 24, 2012 Data Patterns has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) cockpit display system for the Light Utility Helicopter, Aerospace Diary learns. The approximate value of the procurement is Rs 160 crores. Competitors, Samtel-BEL were disqualified on technical grounds, while HALBIT Avionics Pvt. Ltd., a   joint venture   between HAL, Elbit   Systems Limited, Israel and Merlinhawk Associates was about 30% more expensive, an official told Aerospace Diary. The LUH is to have a glass cockpit with multifunction displays, a target acquisition and designation system with FLIR, Laser rangefinder and laser designator. T h e helicopter in 3 Ton Weight class with Glass Cockpit with MFDs will be deployed for Reconnaissance and Surveillance role. It will be powered by a single engine. The helicopter will be capable of flying at 220 Kmph; service ceiling of 6.5 Km and a range of 350 Km with 500 kg payload...