On 26 March 2023, an Indian Coast Guard ALH Dhruv Mark 3 helicopter crashed during soon after takeoff from a height of 25 ft near the main runway at Kochi Airport. Three Indian Coast Guard servicemen on board survived with minor injuries.

Jul 7, 2021 · As the Indian Navy desperately awaits for the replacement of its ageing fleet of Chetak Helicopters, focus has again shifted to the ALH Dhruv Mk3, modified for shipborne operations, which is ready and expected to fly as a part of developmental tests at HAL.

Apr 20, 2021 · The indigenously designed and developed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-DHRUV) is a twin engine, multi-role, multi-mission new generation helicopter in the 5.5 ton weight class. It is a multi-role chopper with the Shakti engine …

Jun 16, 2021 · HAL is under contract to deliver 16 ALH Mk III, an improved version equipped with Shakti-1H engines, new electronic warfare (EW) suite and warning systems, automatic chaff and flare dispensers, and improved vibration control system.

Jul 20, 2020 · Dhruv (Pole Star) advanced light helicopter (ALH) is developed indigenously by the Helicopter Division of the government-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It is a light (5.5t class) multirole and multimission helicopter for army, airforce, navy, coastguard and civil operations, for both utility and attack roles by day and night.

May 15, 2021 · The ALH Mk3 has very good high altitude performance and can operate at an altitude over 6 km. It can also transport 14 fully equipped troops and a 600 kg payload to the heights of Siachen . It can perform basic operations like Mk1 and Mk2.

Jan 29, 2022 · In a boost to maritime security, the indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) MK III aircraft was formally inducted at INS Utkrosh by Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) Lieutenant General Ajai Singh at Port Blair on January 28, 2022.

New Delhi: The first squadron of the indigenously made Advanced Light Helicopter Mk3 (ALH Mk3) has been commissioned in the Indian Navy. The ALH Mk3 squadron was inducted in the Indian Navy at the INS Hansa base, in Goa, in the presence of Minister of …

May 4, 2021 · Dhruv Mk III MR is equipped with the most modern surveillance radar that can detect and identify ships and boats up to a range of 120 nautical miles to enable the Indian Coast Guard in its duty to secure the nation from threats.

Jan 28, 2022 · ALH MK III: The indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) MK III aircraft was formally inducted at INS Utkrosh at Port Blair on January 28, 2022. The aircraft was inducted by...