LAH program is a partnership between Airbus Helicopters & Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to develop a 4.9 ton-class light helicopter. LAH is expected to meet the needs of the Republic of Korea Army based on the H155B1 (EC155), which first flew in 1997.
Approximately 200 LAHs will replace the aging fleet of MD500 Defender light attack helicopters and partially replace AH-1S Cobra attack helicopters. They will operate alongside AH-64E Guardians already in service.
It's armed with nose-mounted 20mm gatling turret, rockets, and ATGMs. It comes equipped with the latest aircraft survivability sensor suites.
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Video Credit: Korea Aerospace Industries
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