Light combat helicopter

Why in news?

• HAL Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) has been deployed to Ladakh.

About LCH:

• The HAL Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) is an Indian multi-role attack helicopter.
• It is designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
• It is the world’s lightest attack helicopter.
• It has been ordered for both the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army.
• It was developed after  Kargil War which revealed the Indian armed forces lacked a suitable armed rotorcraft capable of operating unrestricted in the high-altitude theatre.
• The flight ceiling of LCH is the highest among all attack helicopters and hence can operate in hostile terrains like Siachen.

PRELIMS QUESTION

Consider the following statements  regarding Light combat Helicopter:
1.It is designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). 
2.It is the world’s lightest attack helicopter.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2

Answer to prelims question