IAF inducts Chinook CH-47F helicopters |
Giving the Indian Armed forces a significant edge in the battle field and rescue operations the Indian Air Force inducted the first batch of four Boeing`s Chinook CH-47F heavy-lift helicopters, On Monday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) inducted the first batch of four Boeing`s Chinook CH-47F(I) heavy-lift helicopters, which will significantly improve airlift to high-altitude areas. A ceremony was held at the Air Force Station Chandigarh for the same. Chinook`s service ceiling of 20,000 feet would redefine heavy lift in armed forces` operations, inter-valley transport and artillery transport. It can also be used in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts in far-flung areas. For now, these helicopters will be deployed in the northern and eastern regions. Dinjan in Assam will have the second unit besides Chandigarh. The CH-47F (I) Chinook is an advanced multi-mission helicopter that will provide the Indian armed forces with unmatched strategic airlift capability with a maximum payload of 11 tonnes and 54 combat-ready troops or 24 stretcher patients. The Army`s recently inducted M-777 Ultra-Light Howitzers can be carried under slung to forward areas. This will significantly improve the rapid reaction capabilities along the western and eastern borders.
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