Successful testing of Indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH)

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Question: Recently HAL Conducted Technical Flight of Indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) on-
(a) 7 September 2016
(b) 8 September 2016
(c) 6 September 2016
(d) 9 September 2016
Ans: (c)
Related facts:

  • On 6 September 2016 HAL conducted a technical flight of indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) in Bengaluru.
  • This event marks an important and significant beginning for prototype testing of LUH.
  • This is the third indigenous helicopter product from the stables of HAL after ALH and LCH
  • The LUH has a maximum All-Up-Weight (AUW) of 3150 Kgs, fitted with Safran HE Ardiden-1U engine of 750 KW power, with a range of 350 Km, service ceiling 6.5 Km, seating capacity of six passengers plus two pilots
  • The helicopter is designed to carry out various utility roles such as reconnaissance, transport, cargo load and rescue operations. The helicopter can operate from sea level to high altitudes of Himalayas.

Reference:
http://www.hal-india.com/HAL%20Conducts%20Te/ND__174