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HAL’s Light Utility Helicopter: Specs, altitude edge and why it matters for India’s Siachen ops

In the super high altitude border areas in both the North and the North East, the Cheetah helicopter is not just a machine, its a lifeline for the troops deployed on desolate posts in defence of India. In these areas the helicopter is a lifeline and often the sole mode of transport. As the Chetak and the Cheetah helicopter head towards retirement, a new helicopter India’s own Light Utility Helicopter is poised to take their place.

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