Two Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) have been deployed for high-altitude operations in the Leh sector to provide short-notice support for the Indian Air Force.
On Wednesday, the two aircraft, designed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) were flown off from a high-altitude location to a forward area for a simulated attack on a high-altitude target. This was followed by a landing at a helipad in the region, known for being treacherous.
The Vice Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora took part in one such operation along with HAL test pilot, Wing Commander Subash P John (retired).
HAL, in a statement, said the sorties had shown that the helicopter had “successfully demonstrated its quick deployment prowess to forward locations in extreme temperatures.”
