Why in News?

• Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), is planning to indigenously design and develop a medium lift helicopter, the Indian multirole helicopter (IMRH).

About IMRH

• The IMRH is envisaged as a medium lift helicopter with a maximum all-up weight of 13 tonnes to replace the Russian Mi-17 class of helicopters in service.
• It will be powered by twin engines, suit the high altitude requirements of the Army and Air Force as well feature blade folding option for ship deck operations.
• The intended roles of the IMRH are to support air assault, air transport, combat logistics, combat search and rescue and casualty evacuation as well as VVIP duties.
• The HAL currently has a range of indigenous products in the light helicopter category — Advanced Light Helicopter, Light Combat Helicopter and Light Utility Helicopter.

1. To read about Light Combat Helicopter:  https://officerspulse.com/light-combat-helicopter/
2. To read about Advanced Light Helicopters: https://officerspulse.com/indian-coast-guard-icg/
3. To read about Ka-226T light utility helicopters: https://officerspulse.com/ka-226t-light-utility-helicopters/

Reference:

1. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/hal-plans-medium-lift-chopper/article35397929.ece