[Oztrich Boy]

Not necessarily. The 22 number for heavy attack helicopters matches the current 20 Mi-25/35, which are unsatisfactory because of their limited 4,500m service celing.

For expansion in the long term, they are probably looking at the locally produced HAL LCH

(But I must say I am impressed by the Apache's ability to carry a 113mm Chain gun. Untile now the record was the 105mm M-102 howizter on the AC-130H Spectre)

[IndianChief]

Thanks. Would 22 be enough to cover the entire Indo-Pak Border ? Destroy PLA Logistical support on the Indo China border ?

What is the radar capability of the LCH ?