Indian light combat helicopter takeoff LCH The TAI - AgustaWestland T129 ATAK is a twin-engine, tandem seat, multi-role, all-weather attack helicopter based on the Agusta A129 Mangusta platform. The ATAK programme was begun to meet the Turkish Armed Forces' requirements for an attack and tactical reconnaissance helicopter. The T129 is the result of the integration of Turkish-developed avionics, airframe modifications, and weapon systems onto the Agusta Westland A129 airframe, with upgraded engines, transmission and rotor blades. It is in use by the Turkish Army and other services including the Turkish Gendarmerie Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) was proposed to meet IAF’s requirement of a dedicated light helicopter for combat operations. LCH has maximum possible commonality with ALH. LCH with a narrow fuselage has pilot and co-pilot/gunner in tandem configuration incorporating a number of stealth features, Armour protection, Night attack capability and crash worthy landing gear for better survivability. #lch #lightcombathelicopter #fighterjet #takeoff #attackhelicopter The major features of LCH are: Glass Cockpit Crashworthy bottom structure Crashworthy fixed tricycle type with tail wheel landing gear Canted flat panels for low Radar Cross Section Integrated Dynamic System Hinge less Main Rotor / Bearing less Tail Rotor Anti-Resonance Isolation System Integrated Architecture and Display System (IADS) IR Suppressor Counter Measuring Dispensing System (CMDS) EO pod, Helmet Mounted Display System & EW suite 20mm Gun, 70mm Rocket & Missiles Air to Air Missiles (ATAM) Air to Ground Missiles (ATGM) Technical Parameters MTOW : 5800 Kg Max. speed : 268 Kmph Range : 550 Km Service Ceiling : 6.5 km Oblique climb rate : 12 m/s Power Plant SHAKTI engine (2 no.) Power is 1032 kW