Takshashila Geospatial Bulletin | #10 High-Altitude Hubs: The Strategic Heliports Shaping Tibet's Military Landscape

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  • Heliports and helipads are strategically placed at key locations and near the LAC, serving as logistics hubs to enable rapid troop and equipment movement.

  • Nearly 90% of helipads are situated at elevations between 3300-5300 meters, with 80% between 3600-5300 meters, highlighting their key positions.

  • Helistrips are being expanded to accommodate UAVs that can land on strips shorter than 1000 meters, enhancing their utility in case of rotorcraft limitations.

  • Despite these high-altitude positions, their operational capabilities remain unclear.

  • The slower pace of heliport construction compared to airfields suggests the PLA's priorities under the Western Theater Command.

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