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Dhruv Helicopter
Context
In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army has now permitted limited flying of the Dhruv fleet, but only for critical counter-terror operations.
What is the Dhruv Helicopter?
- The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv is an indigenously designed and developed multi-role helicopter produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
- It is a flagship platform under India’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
- Class: 5.5-tonne weight category
- Type: Twin-engine, multi-role, multi-mission
- Users: Indian Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and several foreign militaries and civil users.
- It is used for a wide range of purposes — from logistics and surveillance to casualty evacuation, reconnaissance, anti-terror ops, disaster relief, and maritime roles.
- Design and Features
- It is developed by HAL’s Rotary Wing Research and Design Centre (RWR&DC).
- It is designed for both high-altitude and all-weather operations — crucial for missions in Himalayan and border regions.
- It can carry troops, weapons, sensors, or equipment depending on configuration.
- Key versions include:
- ALH Mk I/II – Early models, utility variants.
- ALH Mk III – Improved avionics and systems.
- ALH Mk IV (Rudra) – Armed variant with weapon systems for combat.
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