On March 25, 2019, the IAF formally inducted the
CH 47 F(I)- Chinook heavy lift helicopters into its inventory at Air Force
Station Chandigarh.
IAF had signed a contract with M/s Boeing Ltd in
September 2015 for 15 Chinook helicopters. The first batch of four helicopters
has been delivered on schedule and the last batch is to be delivered by March
next year. These helicopters will be deployed in the Northern and Eastern
regions of India.
The addition of heavy-lift CH 47 F(I) helicopter
is a significant step towards modernisation of Indian Air Force’s helicopter
fleet. The helicopter has been customized to suit IAF’s future requirements and
capability roadmap. The helicopter has a fully integrated digital cockpit
management system, advanced cargo handling capabilities and electronic warfare
suite that complement the aircraft’s performance. The helicopter is capable of
airlifting diverse military and non military loads into remote locations.
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