LAH Lancer Helicopter

LAH Lancer Helicopter

LAH Lancer Helicopter

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Type Light attack helicopter
Place of origin India
SERVICE HISTORY
In service 1997–present
Used by India
PRODUCTION HISTORY
Manufacturer HAL
Technical Parameters
Length 12.92 m
Width 3.89 m
Height 3.09 m
MTOW 1950 kg
Cruise Speed 176 Km/h
Range 290 km
Endurance 2.50 hr

In 1990s, HAL has developed a light attack helicopter “LANCER”. The Lancer Helicopter is a light attack helicopter developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited as a cost-effective airmobile area weapon system.

The basic structure of the lancer is derived from reliable and proven Cheetah helicopter. The helicopter has bullet proof front panels and crew seat.

LAH Lancer Helicopter bharat-rakshak.com

SALIENT FEATURES

  • Optimized for anti-insurgency operations, close air support, suppression of enemy fire, attack on vehicular convoys, destruction of enemy machine gun positions and anti-armour applications.
  • Carries two jettisonable combination gun-cum-rocket pods, one each on right and left side on suspension points located on the armament pylon,
  • A gun sight is provided for accurate aiming and firing by the pilot.
  • Each pod carries one 12.7 mm gun and three 70 mm rockets.

More info:: https://hal-india.co.in/

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