Powerplant Met All Performance Targets Set For The Initial Flight
The first flight of Safran's Ardiden 1U engine, powering the Indian LUH (Light Utility Helicopter), took place on September 6 in Bangalore. LUH is a new three-ton, single-engine, multipurpose rotorcraft designed by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL). The Ardiden 1U met all the performance targets set for this maiden flight.