HAL's Indigenous Light Utility Helicopter Takes Inaugural Flight In Bengaluru
September 08 2016
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) in India has conducted the first flight of its new Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) for the Indian military, reports the Hindu (India).
The technical flight on Tuesday in Bengaluru lasted for about 15 minutes, according to HAL officials cited by the Economic Times (India).
The LUH weighs about 6,600 pounds (3,000 kg) and can seat from six to eight personnel. The helicopter is powered by a single Safran Ardiden-1U engine, reported Flight...
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