Light Combat Helicopter Prachant
- Context: The President flew the indigenously designed Light Combat Helicopter Prachant at the Air Force Base in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
About Prachant
- Prachant is India’s first indigenous multirole combat helicopter.
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- It was developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
- It is designed for the Indian Armed Forces operating in deserts and mountainous areas.
- It can fly up to 700 km.
- It has the highest flight ceiling among all the attack helicopters in the world and can therefore take off and land at an altitude of 5,000 meters.
- This helicopter is capable of carrying lethal weapons and destroying targets.
