India to embark on Rs 10,000-cr project to replace Mi-17 copters
India is set to embark on a Rs 10,000 crore project to design and develop an indigenous medium lift helicopter that will replace all imports in that class for the armed forces. Given the scale of investments needed – this would be the largest helicopter design attempted by India – cabinet approvals will be needed for the project, with sources saying that work has commenced on the process.
The Indian Multi Role Helicopter (IMRH) plan will involved a tough development program, that will include multiple destruction tests to prove the sturdiness of the design before it can be certified for military use.
