Cheetah helicopter crash in Ladakh: What is the Army chopper, its specs, safety record and LUH replacement plan

A senior Indian Army commander and two pilots survived a Cheetah helicopter crash in Ladakh. The incident has triggered a formal investigation into the ageing fleet. The Army is examining technical and environmental factors. A replacement program for these helicopters is underway, but the transition has been slow. This reliance on older aircraft continues for critical high-altitude operations.

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