Indian Army Eyes Replacement of Cheetah, Chetak Fleet With Dhruv Choppers

A civilian version of HAL Dhruv Helicopter



The Indian Army plans to replace early variants of Cheetahs and Chetak light-utility helicopters with the home-grown advanced light helicopters (ALH) after string of crashes raise safety concerns.



The army’s aviation wing would replace 41 Cheetahs and Chetaks with new helicopters from the “ALH reserve stock” and the proposal would be sent for