KAI LCH

The KAI LCH (Light Civil Helicopter) is Korea Aerospace Industries’ (KAI) 5-ton class twin engine civil helicopter derived from the Airbus Helicopters H155. The LCH, which began development in June 2015, is applied with newly designed cockpit airframe structures and upgraded MGB. On 24 July 2018, the first prototype of LCH conducted maiden flight in Marignane, France and second prototype flew on 5 Dec 2019 at KAI's Sacheon Headquarters. [1][2]

LCH (Light Civil Helicopter)
LCH prototype
Role Civil transport helicopter
National origin South Korea
Manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries
Designer Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Airbus Helicopters
First flight 24 July 2018
Status In production
Developed from Airbus Helicopters H155

References
  1. "Korean-Developed Light Civil Helicopter Makes Maiden Flight in France". Rotor & Wing International. 2018-08-29. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
  2. "KAI Flies Second LCH, First To Be Built In South Korea | Aviation Week Network". aviationweek.com. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
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