Mar 25, 2019 · The Chinook is an advanced multi-mission helicopter that will provide support to the Indian armed forces during disaster relief, medical evacuation, search and rescue missions, aircraft recovery and parachute drops.

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The CH-47 Chinook is an advanced multi-mission helicopter that will provide the Indian Air Force with unmatched strategic airlift capability across the full spectrum of combat and humanitarian missions.

1 day ago · India’s first modern heavy-lift helicopter, the Boeing CH-47 F(I) Chinook, officially became a part of the Indian Air Force (IAF’s) hangars in March 2019. The first batch of these iconic machines, with their distinct tandem rotor design and unparalleled strategic lift capabilities, are now a part of the IAF’s 126 Helicopter Flight Squadron.

Mar 26, 2019 · The Indian Air Force (IAF) has formally inducted the first four CH-47F(I) Chinook multi-mission heavy-lift transport helicopters as part of its modernisation efforts. India is acquiring 15 Chinook and 22 Apache attack helicopters from Boeing under a $3bn deal agreed in 2015.

Mar 25, 2019 · NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force has formally inducted Monday four US-made Chinook heavy-lift helicopters at Chandigarh's Air Force Station 12 Wing. The India specific CH- 47F (I) is a heavy lift, tandem rotor helicopter which …

2 days ago · According to Boeing India’s newly appointed president, Salil Gupte, the Chinooks will prove to be a ‘significant force multiplier’ for the IAF. The first batch of Chinooks arrived in Chandigarh from the US in a semi-knocked down condition last in February this year.

Mar 25, 2019 · 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.

Mar 25, 2019 · Four heavy lift first four CH-47F (I) Chinook helicopters were inducted in the Indian Air Force today, at Air Force Station, Chandigarh, in Squadron No 126 Helicopter Flight (Featherweights). Image Credit: Boeing India

Mar 25, 2019 · Boeing handed over the first four CH-47F(I) Chinooks to the Indian Air Force at an induction ceremony at the Air Force Station, Chandigarh. The ceremony was attended by the Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa, Chief of Air Staff, senior officers from the Indian Air Force and officials from Boeing.