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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following bengaluru based defence company has has successfully completed test flight of indigenous Light Utility Helicopter
A
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
B
DRDO
C
Indian Aerospace & Engineering
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The HAL Prachand (IPA: prəcəɳɖ, lit. “Fierce") is an Indian multi-role, light attack helicopter designed and manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under project LCH. It has been ordered by the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army.

Detailed explanation-2: -The LCH is the first indigenous Multi-Role Combat Helicopter designed and manufactured by HAL. It has potent ground attack and aerial combat capability. Inducted in IAF’s newly raised No.

Detailed explanation-3: -On June 27, 1931, Sikorsky submitted a patent application (no. 1, 994, 488) for a direct lift aircraft, which included all the major engineering features of the VS-300. The patent was granted on March 19, 1935.

Detailed explanation-4: -Today in 1954, the 1st helicopter of the Indian Air Force (Sikorsky S-55-IZ648), arrived by ship in #Mumbai.

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