The first prototype of the HAL Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), with test serial XH0832, can be seen here on the flightline of Yelahanka during Aeroindia 2025. The type is planned to replace the HAL Cheetah and HAL Chetak, license-built versions of the Alouette II and Alouette III respectively, with the Indian Army and Air Force.

Civilian version of the Light Utility Helicopter in the hands of Wg Cdr Unni Pillai, Chief Test Pilot of HAL's Rotary Wing during the flying display on the opening day of Aero India 2023. The LUH features a glass cockpit, is in the 3-ton category and powered by a single Shakti 1U turboshaft engine developed from the Safran Ardiden 1U. It has a service ceiling of 6500 metres.

The HAL LUH is designed and developed as a replacement for Cheetah and Chetak helicopters of the Indian Armed forces. The IAF plans for over sixty helicopters while the Indian Army plans for over 120 LUHs. The Low Rate Initital Production (LRIP) 1 consists of four LUHs, two for the IAF and two for the Indian Army, all expected to be delivered by March 2023. LRIP2 consists of eight LUHs to be built between 2023 and 2024. HAL announced that they expect to build some 1100 LUHs for the civil and military market, including exports.

The HAL LUH is designed and developed as a replacement for Cheetah and Chetak helicopters of the Indian Armed forces. The IAF plans for over sixty helicopters while the Indian Army plans for over 120 LUHs. The Low Rate Initital Production (LRIP) 1 consists of four LUHs, two for the IAF and two for the Indian Army, all expected to be delivered by March 2023. LRIP2 consists of eight LUHs to be built between 2023 and 2024. HAL announced that they expect to build some 1100 LUHs for the civil and military market, including exports.