Chinook helicopter News
On Saturday, the Indian Air Force will commemorate 90 years of outstanding service (Oct 8). In Chandigarh, the Indian Air Force Day ceremony flew above Sukhna Lake. At nine in the morning, a band march and parade contingent kicked off the festivities. This was followed by the arrival of AOC-in-C of Western Air Command. Then the Chief of the Air Staff Vivek Ram Chaudhari unveiled the new combat uniform for Air Force personnel on the day. After which Indian Air Force captivated the sky with flypasts and various formations of aircrafts.
America has banned the flight of Chinook helicopter. This decision has been taken in view of the danger of fire in the engine. After America's decision, now India has also sought an answer from Boeing, the company that makes Chinook.
US Army is grounding its entire fleet of Chinook helicopters amid fire concerns
IAF seeks reasons from Boeing behind grounding the Chinook helicopter fleet
IAF continues to fly the Chinook helicopter fleet
Shortly after the US completed the evacuation of its troops in Afghanistan, Taliban fighters captured Kabul airport and also captured Chinook helicopters dropped by US forces.
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Indian Air Force will receive a massive boost in its strategic airlift capability with the advanced multi-mission Chinooks joining its fleet.
Indian Air Force's Chinook CH-47F helicopter, which made its debut with the IAF on March 25, took off with the music of URI - The Surgical Strikes.
Part of a $ 15 billion deal signed with the US in 2015, the Chinook helicopters can be a game-changer in carrying out high-altitude transport operations.
India now becomes the 19th country in the world to make use of these helicopters which are vital in carrying out high-altitude transport operations.
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This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. First US-built Chinook helicopter handed over to India. India is the 14th nation use Apache and 19th nation to use Chinook in its forces. Watch this video to know more.
First US-built Chinook helicopter handed over to India. India is the 14th nation use Apache and 19th nation to use Chinook in its forces. Watch this video to know more.
The Indian Air Force is currently using Mi-17 and Mi-26 helicopters, which are manufactured by Russia.
The ‘India-Chinook Transfer Ceremony’ took place at Boeing's facility in Philadelphia.
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