As a result of the successful induction of the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand into the Indian Air Force (IAF) fleet on October 3, women will be trained to fly these choppers.
India Today reported that women officers will be inducted into the fleet of light combat helicopters.
Female officers who already fly Advanced Heavy Lifter (ALH) helicopters are being identified for induction.
In the presence of Defence minister Rajnath Singh, CDS General Anil Chauhan and IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, the indigenously built Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand was inducted into the Indian Air Force at Jodhpur airbase.
Known as Prachand (“fierce”), the helicopter will add a significant edge to the IAF’s combat capabilities as it can hit enemy targets precisely day and night. It was among the best in its class worldwide, according to Singh, who also flew the LCH.
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) manufactures the LCH, an indigenously designed and developed combat helicopter.
The Indian Armed Forces require an attack helicopter capable of landing and taking off at an altitude of 5,000 metres (16400 feet), which meets the specific requirements of the light combat helicopter.
In eastern Ladakh, India and China are engaged in a military standoff at certain friction points.
Additionally, the helicopter can be used against slow-moving aircraft and remotely piloted aircraft (RPAs).