An Advanced Light Helicopter Mk-IV army version
'Rudra' was handed over by Dr RK Tyagi, Chairman, Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited (HAL) to Lt Gen Narendra Singh, Deputy Chief of Army Staff (P
& S), Indian Army during AERO India 2013 at Yelahanka Air Base,
Bangalore.
At the outset of the ceremony, Shri P Soundara
Rajan, Managing Director said “Rudra, first armoured helicopter - is the
Mk IV variant of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) designed and
manufactured by HAL. This helicopter is fitted with Day and Night
Targeting systems and can carry a mix of weapons (70 rockets, anti-tank
missiles, air to air missiles and 20 mm turret gun), providing the
required capability to search and destroy any targets”.
‘Rudra’
is designed indigenously at the Rotary Wing Research and Design Center
(RWR & DC) to meet the mission specifications and tested extensively
over varied terrains and firing ranges in India. Regional Center for
Military Airworthiness has provided Initial Operational Clearance for
the project facilitating delivery of helicopters to Indian Armed Forces.
‘Rudra’ is all set to redefine battle tactics in modern day conflicts.
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