The Indian Air Force (IAF) formally inducted the first unit of four heavy-lift Chinook helicopters in Chandigarh today. Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa announced the induction at a ceremony and said the helicopters are national assets.
Visuals of Chinook heavy-lift helicopter at Air Force Station 12 Wing, in Chandigarh. Indian Air Force to induct the first unit of four Chinook helicopters today. pic.twitter.com/folqFBr411
— ANI (@ANI) March 25, 2019
In his address, BS Dhanoa said, “India faces multiple security challenges and that a vertical lift capability across a diversified terrain is required.”
Dhanoa also added that Chinook has been procured with India specific enhancements and can carry out military operations even at night.
Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa at induction ceremony of Chinook helicopters in Chandigarh:Country faces a multiple security challenges; we require vertical lift capability across a diversified terrain. Chinook has been procured with India specific enhancements; it’s a national asset pic.twitter.com/UWwXvcz9Fc
— ANI (@ANI) March 25, 2019
Dhanoa also said that the induction of Chinook will be a game changer, the same way Rafale is going to be in the fighter fleet and informed that another unit of heavy-lift choppers will be created for the East in Dinjan (Assam).
Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa: Chinook helicopter can carry out military operations, not only in day but during night too; another unit will be created for the East in Dinjan (Assam). Induction of Chinook will be a game changer the way Rafale is going to be in the fighter fleet. pic.twitter.com/TxJgJt8h5P
— ANI (@ANI) March 25, 2019
The Boeing aircraft is said to have a fully integrated, digital cockpit management system, Common Aviation Architecture Cockpit and advanced cargo-handling capabilities that complement the aircraft’s mission performance and handling characteristics.
“Chinook is a heavy lift, tandem rotor helicopter which serves armed forces of 19 countries. It is a multi-role platform and is used for the transport of troops and material among other roles. It will greatly enhance IAF’s HADR capability”, tweeted IAF.
CH-47F (I) #Chinook : Quick Facts
Chinook is a heavy lift, tandem rotor helicopter which serves armed forces of 19 countries. It is a multi-role platform and is used for the transport of troops and material among other roles. It will greatly enhance IAF’s HADR capability. pic.twitter.com/15kRLyC4aP— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) March 24, 2019
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