The helicopters have been built under licence by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ( HAL ) in India, known as the "'Cheetah "'; HAL later developed an upgraded variant, powered by the Turbomeca TM 333-2M2 engine, which is known as the "'Cheetal " '.
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In 2006, HAL proposed a modernised variant to the Indian Army, designated as " Cheetal ", the principle change of which being the adoption of a modern, more powerful Turbomeca TM 333-2M2 powerplant in the place of the Artouste; HAL promoting the Cheetal's capabilities for operating in high altitude environments, such as the Siachen Glacier.
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In 2006, HAL proposed a modernised variant to the Indian Army, designated as " Cheetal ", the principle change of which being the adoption of a modern, more powerful Turbomeca TM 333-2M2 powerplant in the place of the Artouste; HAL promoting the Cheetal's capabilities for operating in high altitude environments, such as the Siachen Glacier.
