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HAL Rudra Weaponised Advanced Light Helicopter Variant

HAL Rudra is the weaponised version of the Advanced Light Helicopter (Dhruv), developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for Indian Army and Air Force requirements. HAL describes the 5.8-ton-class multi-role helicopter as supporting anti-tank, scout, fire-support, armed-reconnaissance, surveillance, escort, and electronic-warfare missions.

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Aliases
RudraHAL RudraALH-WSIWeaponised ALHDhruv Rudra
Family Name
HAL Rudra
Full Name
HAL Rudra Weaponised Advanced Light Helicopter Variant
Roles
militaryreconnaissance
Status
active
Type
aircraft
Variant Name
Rudra

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
rotorcraft
Crew Capacity
2
Max Takeoff Mass Kg
5,800
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
vtol
Description
HAL Rudra is the weaponised version of the Advanced Light Helicopter (Dhruv), developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for Indian Army and Air Force requirements. HAL describes the 5.8-ton-class multi-role helicopter as supporting anti-tank, scout, fire-support, armed-reconnaissance, surveillance, escort, and electronic-warfare missions.
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Creation Time
August 12, 2026 at 19:30:41 UTC
Updated Time
August 12, 2026 at 19:32:30 UTC
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