The IAF inducted its first indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) named 'PRACHAND' in its fleet in a ceremony organised in Jodhpur Air Force Base in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
These helicopters are capable of destruction of enemy air defence, performing counter-insurgency operations, combat search and rescue tasks.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari were also present at the induction ceremony in the 143 Helicopter Unit at the Jodhpur base.
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