HAL Allocates Rs 6,000 Crore in Development of IMRH and UHM Helicopter Programs

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India's leading aerospace and defence company, has announced substantial investments in two critical helicopter development programs as part of its Q4 FY2023-24 earnings report.

A significant portion of the budget, Rs 4,000 crore, has been allocated to the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) program. The IMRH is designed as a versatile platform capable of fulfilling a wide range of military missions, including troop transport, combat search and rescue, and reconnaissance.

The development of the IMRH is seen as a crucial step towards reducing India's reliance on foreign helicopters and replacing the aging Mi-17 helicopter fleet. The IMRH is expected to equip the Indian Armed Forces with a state-of-the-art, domestically produced multi-role helicopter.

Additionally, HAL has committed Rs 2,000 crore to the Utility Helicopter Marine (UHM) program. Based on the ALH-Dhruv platform, the UHM is tailored to meet the specific needs of the Indian Navy and Coast Guard.

This maritime helicopter is likely to be deployed for tasks such as maritime patrol, surveillance, search and rescue at sea, and logistical support for offshore operations.

Both the IMRH and UHM are in advanced stages of development, with prototypes undergoing testing and evaluation. The IMRH is projected to be a 13-ton class helicopter, while the UHM is expected to be a 5.5-ton class platform.

Successful completion of these programs could significantly impact India's aerospace industry, potentially boosting exports and fostering technology transfer agreements with other nations.

 

[charminar_waale_ismail_bhai]

6000 crores ke chai-samosa ka jugaad ho gaya.

 

[Akshat]

So the program will keep the jobs secured for another decade or 2.

 

[Pramkumar]

HAL should invest in ORCA as replacement for the Su-30 by 2040-45

 

[Akshat]

HAL should invest in ORCA as replacement for the Su-30 by 2040-45

There is nothing called ORCA.

 

[abhinav srivastava]

Also develop HTFE and HTSE fast.

 

[Dredd]

6000 crores ke chai-samosa ka jugaad ho gaya.

body inspiration from mi17, engine from safran, no innovation considering this will come into production in next decade.
They are sleeping on important project like HJT and Mk2 and allocating money on project for which they can sit and enjoy.

 

[Ashish Sandhu]

Here, even iDEX initiative failed, to promote innovation in defence sector, which is considered as a powerful initiative for innovation in defence industry.

 

[Akshat]

body inspiration from mi17, engine from safran, no innovation considering this will come into production in next decade.
They are sleeping on important project like HJT and Mk2 and allocating money on project for which they can sit and enjoy.

Mk2 has funding from MoD directly. Still HAL can't deliver.

 

[Sangram]

We don't need this USA also cancelled there own chopper program because it's useless in time of war

 

[Pink Panther]

HAL should invest in ORCA as replacement for the Su-30 by 2040-45

SU-30’s will stay at-least till 2070 after Super upgrade.

There is more likelihood of a twin engine Airforce variant derived from twin engine Naval variant that HAL is working on currently, even TEDBF is doubtful, so there is no ORCA.

 

[charminar_waale_ismail_bhai]

There is nothing called ORCA.

How can you be so ignorant?
ORCA
The orca (Orcinus orca), or killer whale, is a toothed whale that is the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family. It is the only extant species in the genus Orcinus. Orcas are recognizable by their black-and-white patterned body. A cosmopolitan species, they are found in diverse marine environments, from Arctic to Antarctic regions to tropical seas.

 

[Aloo]

So the program will keep the jobs secured for another decade or 2.

Where to read ccs meeting results (approvals and details) ?

Can you provide me details of Mk2 ccs approval, all I find is media reports.

 

[Akshat]

Where to read ccs meeting results (approvals and details) ?

Can you provide me details of Mk2 ccs approval, all I find is media reports.

They are usually given as press releases by PIB.

 

[Aloo]

They are usually given as press releases by PIB.

A url would be appreciated.

PIB pe nahi mila tha, even CAG only gives defence reports only till 2017.

Bina padhe kuch bola to tum meri band baja doge. 😂😂😂😂

 

[RG]

IMRH should be developed soon.
Like ALH, this can be common platform for different versions for various needs.

 

[Akshat]

A url would be appreciated.

PIB pe nahi mila tha, even CAG only gives defence reports only till 2017.

Bina padhe kuch bola to tum meri band baja doge. 😂😂😂😂

Yaar tumhe link bhejta hu tum fir bhi meri baat kaha hi mante ho 🤣🤣

Fir kabhi duga. Abhi mai laptop access nahi kar sakta. Try narrowing down the date to around Sep 2022 on google. That might help.

 

[Aloo]

Yaar tumhe link bhejta hu tum fir bhi meri baat kaha hi mante ho 🤣🤣

Fir kabhi duga. Abhi mai laptop access nahi kar sakta. Try narrowing down the date to around Sep 2022 on google. That might help.

Yarr I know kaveri ki baat ho rahi hai, but sahi me mujhe wo line nahi mili thi. Accept karne me koi problem nahi mujhe apni mistake, bezzati meri waise bhi hoti rehti hai. 🤣🤣🤣

Tried that also, but PIB pe mk2 ki koi info nahi mili thi.

If you think I never accept fault of DRDO then it's not like that, just military se bhi disappoint ho jata hu.

Par ab se shanti se baat karne ki koshish karunga. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

 

[Sandeep]

The main project that we need to focus on is developing the IMRH. We need this indigenously developed helicopter as currently there is a shortage of these helicopters and we need to replace the older Mil 8 helicopters and early variant of the Mil 17 helicopters. As we have enough experience in developing a range of helicopters then this project will be easier to develop.

Currently we also need to develop the naval multi role utility helicopter as the current Chetak helicopter and its technology is getting very old, outdated and we need to replace them completely. We have developed a helicopter that incorporates the technology and capabilities that the navy wanted so now they should run the long tests to check the technology and equipment very thoroughly as recently there was a few helicopters from the coast guard and navy that crashed into the sea. Although there was no casualties the helicopters floating device worked very well and it kept the helicopter floating in the ocean which was then brought to the shore to find out the reason for the failure.

 

[Anurag]

Mk2 has funding from MoD directly. Still HAL can't deliver.

Their is so much confusion regarding Tejas mk-2 funding and no one from the mod or IAF has cleared it till now only media reports, according to few media reports Tejas Mk-2 fund will be utilised only after clearance of the engine deal with the US.