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Dhruv multipurpose helicopter

Country of Origin: India

The Dhruv (Pole Star) advanced light helicopter (ALH) is a multi-role helicopter built by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) with assistance from Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm (MBB, now part of Deutsche Aerospace and the Eurocopter Consortium). The helicopter is intended for the Indian army, air force and navy. The air force uses the ALH for light observation, medical evacuation, search-and-rescue (SAR) and utility missions. The army variant operates as an anti-tank, air assault and...

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