The Light Civil Helicopter (LCH) is expected to entry into service in 2020 and the derivative Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) around 2022.
Airbus H155 was chosen as the basis for development against the AgustaWestland AW169. Sikorsky considered but decided against submitting a bid based on its S-76D
The LAH is powered by new engines Arriel 2L2 while the LCH uses the Arriel 2C2.
First flight July 24, 2018 at Airbus France Marignane facility. LAH prototype first unveiled by KAI on December 2018.
Airbus H155 was chosen as the basis for development against the AgustaWestland AW169. Sikorsky considered but decided against submitting a bid based on its S-76D
The LAH is powered by new engines Arriel 2L2 while the LCH uses the Arriel 2C2.
First flight July 24, 2018 at Airbus France Marignane facility. LAH prototype first unveiled by KAI on December 2018.
LCH / LAH News |
Airbus and KAI Launch LAH Serial Production for Korean Army
03-Sep-23 - Airbus and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have signed an agreement to commence serial production of the Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) in Sacheon. The first 10 aircraft for the South Korean Army (ROK) are scheduled for delivery by the end of 2024 #LAHKAI / Airbus LCH First Delivery
08-Oct-22 - Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Airbus delivered the first Light Civil Helicopter (LCH). The aircraft is in emergency medical services (HEMS) configuration and will be use by Gloria Aviation in Jeju #LCHKorean LAH Cold Weather Testing in Canada
03-Dec-21 - South Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to conduct cold-weather trials of its new Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) at Yellowknife Airport (YZF), Northwest Territories, Canada #LAHKorea Aerospace Industries LAH First Flight
04-Jul-19 - South Korean’ KAI Light Attack Helicopter, or LAH, performed its maiden flight. It is based on the Airbus H155 #LAHKorean Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) First Engine Run
09-Apr-19 - South Korea’ future combat helicopter, the KAI LAH based on the Airbus H155, completed first engine run #LAHMore News ... | |
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List of Operators of LCH / LAH |
Years | Model | Org | |
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2020- | Korea Aerospace Industries | ||
2024- | Daehanminguk Yuk-gun |
Global Distribution of LCH / LAH |
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Construction Numbers |
C/N | Built as | Year | History | |
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7062 | h155 | 2022 | HL9688 | |
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2019 | 001 |