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March 25, 2019
Chinook Helicopters inducted in Indian Air Force
Chandigarh, 25 March 2019 — The IAF (Indian Air Force) has formally inducted the CH 47 F(I)- Chinook heavy-lift helicopters into its inventory at Air Force Station Chandigarh. Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff, was the chief guest. Various dignitaries attended the event.
IAF had signed a contract with Boeing in September 2015 for 15 Chinook helicopters. Boeing has delivered the first batch of four helicopters on schedule and would provide the last installment by March next year.
According to India’s Ministry of Defence, the addition of heavy-lift CH 47 F(I) helicopter is a significant step towards modernization of Indian Air Force’s helicopter fleet. The aircraft 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. It is capable of airlifting diverse military and non-military loads into remote locations.
Source: Ministry of Defence, Government of India
|GlobalGiants.Com|
The CH-47 Chinook — impressive, large, heavy lift helicopter.
— GlobalGiants.Com (@GlobalGiants) March 25, 2019
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We are proud to commence another great partnership with the @IAF_MCC. Catch the Boeing-IAF CH-47F(I) Chinooks at the official induction ceremony in Chandigarh. pic.twitter.com/Orwlzv5DUJ
— Boeing India (@Boeing_In) March 25, 2019
.@IAF_MCC receives its first CH-47F (I) Chinook heavy-lift helicopter on Feb 10 at Mundra port, Gujarat; to be formally inducted into Helicopter fleet of Chandigarh's IAF today. These can fly at altitude of 20k ft, carry at least 50 troops or 20 tons of logistics
— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) March 25, 2019
Pics: @Boeing_In pic.twitter.com/nJn0oqeRGZ
#Chinook : Induction - 25 Mar 19 -
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) March 25, 2019
IAF received its first CH-47F (I) Chinook heavy-lift helicopter on 10 Feb 19 at the Mundra port in Gujarat. On 25 Mar 19, it will be formally inducted into the Helicopter fleet of IAF at Chandigarh.
Photo Courtesy - Boeing India pic.twitter.com/hCfRzGmlmY
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