Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to release the weaponized version of Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), Rudra, at the Aero India 2013, to be held in the second week of February in Bangalore. ALH, which is equipped with Integrated Architecture Display System with multi-function displays and powered by twin Shakti engines, will now come with weapons like 20mm Turreted Gun, 70mm rockets and air-to-air missiles. “The combat capability of ALH is enhanced using electronic warfare suite and counter-measure devices such as flares and chaffs dispensers. Sighting systems such as electro-optical pod and helmet-pointing systems have been integrated to augment target aiming capabilities”, HAL chairman Mr RK Tyagi said.

 

Source: Times of India

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