New Delhi: With a replacement for old cheetah helicopters and cheeps are still trapped in red ribbons amid sustainable military confrontation with China, the armed forces plan to approach the government to get the “inevitable minimum amount” that has been selected by Kamov-Russia 226T helicopters are tired.
Defense sources said the need to replace the obsolete Cheetaks and Chetaks Engine of the 1960-1970s, which was closed with a high level of accident and the main service problem, has become “existential operational needs” now.
“The availability of Cheetah / Chetaks operations along the northern boundary and China and the Glacier-Saltoro Ridge with Pakistan fell to only 50%.
Older Cheetaks / Chetaks technical life will begin to expire in 2023.
The new light utility helicopter (Luhs) is very necessary For reconnaissance and sustenance of troops in the developed area, “said a source.
The army, IAF and Navy have demanded new Luh for almost 20 years now, with their total need of 498 helicopters.
After the Procurement Proposed 197, the helicopter from abroad was removed twice, India has signed an agreement between governments with Russia to acquire 200 Twin-Engine Kamov-226T Choppers for the Army (135) and IAF (65) in 2015.
60 Come in flying conditions, with 140 others to be produced by joint ventures between Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Rostec Corp / Russian helicopters.
“But this project is still trapped in the technical evaluation stage, mainly due to disagreement over the proportion of the original content.
Russia offers native content that is slightly lower than the Indian wants,” another source said.
Project separate things to build 126 indigenous Luhs for troops and 61 for the IAF have also been postponed for years.
“The first six of Luhs now tend to be appointed in December 2022.
There are still some technical problems with this LUH, including problems with the tail rotor system in high altitude regions,” he added.
As for Russian helicopters, one KA-226T in a thick condition will cost around $ 6 million.
The cost of a helicopoe unit is made in India, in turn, will be nearly $ 11 million because of the cost of land acquisition associations, labor, technology transfer and the like.
“Importing all 200 helicopters will force India to depend on Russia for spare parts and maintenance.
So, certain KA-226TS must be purchased quickly to bridge the gap until the native Luh things can be sworn in in large quantities,” he added.
The power wants Russian copters tracked quickly
