New Delhi, India's international borders on both sides are surrounded by enemy countries. Thousands of soldiers are deployed day and night to protect these borders. The Indian government spends crores of rupees every year to maintain the security of the borders. The government also takes care that the soldiers deployed on the borders do not lack anything. The government keeps making many updates from time to time so that the army does not lag behind its enemy countries in any competition. Now meanwhile, the Indian Air Force has placed a demand for 156 indigenous Light Combat Helicopters 'Prachanda' before the Defense Ministry.

It is believed that this demand of the Air Force can be approved soon. This will tremendously increase the power of the Air Force. Another important thing here is that all these 156 helicopters will be indigenous. All 'Prachanda' helicopters are being manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Prachanda helicopters are very helpful in the Army's Combat Search and Rescue, Destruction of Enemy Air Defense, Counter Insurgency operations and in shooting down remotely piloted aircraft.

Helicopters are also very helpful in high altitude bunker busting operations

These helicopters are also very helpful in high altitude bunker busting operations. Weapons weighing up to 700 kg can be fitted on it. Its maximum speed is 268 km per hour and range is 550 km. According to the information, out of 156 indigenous light combat 'Prachanda' helicopters, 66 helicopters can be given to the Air Force, and 90 Prachanda helicopters can be given to the Indian Army. At present, both the Air Force and the Army have only 15 helicopters in total. Of these, 10 helicopters are with the Air Force and five helicopters are with the Army. Indian forces have deployed these indigenous helicopters on the international borders near China and Pakistan borders.

Helicopters will be deployed on China-Pakistan border

According to the information, new helicopters will be deployed on the China-Pakistan border. It is noteworthy that the Indian Air Force has also conducted maneuvers with helicopters. According to defense experts, its first squadron is deployed near the Pakistan border. This is the reason that now it has become more convenient and safe for the Indian Army soldiers to carry out surveillance around the Pakistan border. With the help of these helicopters, the Armed Forces have been helped in curbing infiltration incidents. The first squadron of LCH has been formed in Bengaluru. These helicopters will be deployed in seven different hilly areas under seven different units.

The helicopter weighs 5,800 kg

Two people can sit in the helicopter. Its weight with complete equipment is 5,800 kg. Has the capability to fly continuously for 3 hours and 10 minutes. It can take off at altitudes up to 16,400 feet. To increase the firepower of the helicopter, it also has a 20 mm cannon. Along with this, it has four hardpoints. Due to which rockets, missiles and bombs can be installed in helicopters.