SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is reimagining its production approach for the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), aiming to meet the burgeoning demand from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) while fostering the growth of the domestic aerospace manufacturing ecosystem. The LUH, a 3-tonne class, highly agile, new-generation helicopter, is set to replace the legacy Cheetah and Chetak helicopters currently in service.
With a combined requirement of nearly 400 LUHs, HAL is gearing up to streamline its production process to achieve a potential peak capacity of 30 units per year at its Tumakuru facility.
HAL’s plan involves a shift from conventional manufacturing to a more collaborative and decentralized approach Coupling Jigs for Final Assembly as The final integration of the airframe will take place at HAL’s Tumakuru facility using advanced coupling jigs to ensure precision and efficiency. production Jigs at Outsourcing Partners will be Modular components of the LUH that will be manufactured by Indian suppliers and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). These partners will produce individual modules, which will then be delivered to HAL for final assembly.
This approach not only boosts HAL’s own productivity but also fosters a robust ecosystem of domestic suppliers and MSMEs, empowering them to play a critical role in India’s aerospace industry.
Decentralized production allows HAL to scale up manufacturing quickly to meet urgent requirements By focusing on final assembly, HAL can streamline its processes while maintaining quality control over the final product and the plan provides a significant opportunity for Indian suppliers as HAL Leverages the expertise and infrastructure of outsourcing partners reduces manufacturing costs and timelines.
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