2018


KAI LCH / LAH

Derived from Airbus H155 / EC155B1




  • KAI LCH / LAH
  • KAI LCH / LAH

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.


  LCH / LAH News


Airbus and KAI Launch LAH Serial Production for Korean Army

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 #LAH
KAI / Airbus LCH First Delivery

KAI / 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 #LCH
Korean LAH Cold Weather Testing in Canada

Korean 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 #LAH
Korea Aerospace Industries LAH First Flight

Korea 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 #LAH
Korean Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) First Engine Run

Korean 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 #LAH
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  List of Operators of LCH / LAH


Years Model Org
2020-    south korea Korea Aerospace Industries
2024-    south korea Daehanminguk Yuk-gun



  Global Distribution of LCH / LAH



2LCH / LAH


Construction Numbers


C/N Built as Year History
7062 h155 2022 KR HL9688
FR KR ?,F-WWOH
2019 KR 001






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