HAL, APPH To Jointly Develop FCAS for Light Combat Helicopter
Dated 25/5/2007
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HAL, Accessories Division, Lucknow and APPH, UK, have signed MoU for the joint development of Flight Control Actuator System (FCAS) for Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) programme.
APPH, part of the BBA Aviation Group, designs and manufactures hydraulic systems and landing gears for the worlds aircraft. From design through manufacture to supply, service and support, repair and overhaul, the APPH Groups products are said to be at the forefront of the worlds' aerospace market.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is a major aerospace company under the Ministry of Defence headquartered in Bangalore, India. The company is mainly involved in manufacturing aircraft, aerospace, navigation and communication equipment.
The HAL Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) is a prototype combat helicopter currently being developed in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for the use of the Indian Army.
The LCH is being designed to fit into an anti-infantry and anti-armor role.
In 2006, HAL selected the M621 cannon incorporated in a Nexter THL 20 turret for the gun armament of the helicopter, operated by a helmet mounted sight. HAL hopes to equip the Indian Air Force with about 70 gunships starting 2010.