About LCH 

• The light combat helicopter (LCH) was designed and built indigenously by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). 
• It is a two-seater attack helicopter derived from the existing Dhruv helicopter.
• The LCH can be deployed in various roles, including tracking slow-moving aerial targets, insurgency, destroying enemy defences, search and rescue, anti-tank and scouting.
• The LCH is effective as both an anti-infantry and anti-armour helicopter.
• It is the lightest attack helicopter in the world designed and developed by HAL to meet the specific and unique requirements of the Indian Armed Forces.
• According to HAL, the LCH is a potent weapon platform with state of the art systems and highly accurate weapons capable of hitting any type of target by day or night.
• Other features of the LCH include its ability to operate in the complete ‘Area of Responsibility’ (AOR) and altitudes and has the ability to carry adequate weapon load at high altitudes under varied conditions.

Why in News:

• The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to formally raise its first unit of indigenous Light Combat Helicopters (LCHs)

Reference:

1. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/iaf-to-raise-first-lch-squadron-at-jodhpur-in-october/article65826771.ece