KAI LAH-1 Miron

Overview

The KAI LAH-1 Miron (Korean: LAH-1 미르온), or simply LAH (Light Armed Helicopter; Korean: 소형무장헬기; Hanja: 小型武裝直升機), is a compact twin-engine armed helicopter developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The LAH-1 Miron has been developed from the Eurocopter EC155 following an agreement between the multinational manufacturer Airbus Helicopters and KAI made in 2015. It is capable of performing multiple mission roles including light attack, close air support, escort, and troop transport duties, replacing both the MD500 Defender and AH-1S Cobra helicopters of the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA). On 4 July 2019, the LAH conducted its maiden flight, KAI reportedly aims to complete its development during 2022. The company has prompted several conceptual variants of the LAH, including an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and a troop-transport Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) model. It was military designated LAH-1 Miron as 1 unit was delivered to the Republic of Korea Army in December 2024.