Prachand, a Light Combat Helicopter, was inducted into the Indian Air Force on 3 October 2022. This is India's first indigenous helicopter, capable of offensive operations in high-altitude areas up to 5,000 metres. LCH is powered by two French-origin "Shakti" engines manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. The machine is also equipped with all-weather combat capability, armoured-protection systems, night attack capability and crash-worthy landing gear. With a length of 15.7m, a wingspan of 13