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Some claim that the legend of India's 'dancing elephant helicopters' started in 1977 when the first one of its kind took to the air. Others say that it began earlier. Whatever the case, these colorful adaptations, designed to display military might, industrial strength and the country's cultural diversity, have entered popular folklore.

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This article provides the list of active Indian military aircraft currently in service or on order with the Indian Armed Forces. For a list of historical military aircraft used by the Indian military, see list of historical aircraft of the Indian Air Force . Air Force IAF Rafale take off from Dassault Aviation Facility, Merignac, France. A Su-30MKI

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Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the light-combat helicopter's addition to the air force as a big step for the country's self-reliance in the defense sector.

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About 40 years ago, the Indian Air Force amazed the audience at an air show with a flying dancing elephant. The organizers of the event dressed up the pride of the Indian aircraft industry — the Chetak helicopter - in the costume of a ceremonial elephant.. An experienced pilot Birji Mohan Datta flew an elephant-clad helicopter at an air.

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IAF commemorated #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav with a 75 aircraft #ElephantWalk. They shared initial visuals of the 75 aircraft set to mark the celebrations of 75 years of Independence with 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'. Earlier on August 15, the Indian Air Force celebrated India's 75th Independence day with a tri-services skydiving demonstration with 75.

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The HAL Prachand ( IPA: prəcəɳɖ, lit. giant or intense) is an Indian multi-role light attack helicopter designed and manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under Project LCH. [4] It has been ordered by the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army. Its flight ceiling is the highest among all attack helicopters in the world. [5]

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Indian Air Force deployed a Medium Lift Helicopter (MLH) and Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts in response to the.

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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. The Chinook has unsurpassed ability to deliver heavy payloads to high altitudes, and is eminently suitable for operations in the high Himalayas.

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India has gifted multiple Mi-35 to Afgan Air Force in the past and Mi-25 was the first Attack Helicopter Squadron of IAF raised on 1st Nov 1983, while the Mi-35 was inducted in 1990. There's also the biggest of the lot Mi-26 heavy-lift helicopter, which is limited only to 3 units now and has a capacity of 70 combat troops or 20,000 kg payload.

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Delhi G20 Summit This story is from January 26, 2017 40 years ago, Indian Air Force's jumbo danced across the skies Sandip Dighe / TNN / Jan 26, 2017, 12:04 IST Share AA Follow us The flying jumbo in royal regalia used to enthrall spectators gathered at Rajpath in New Delhi

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) will induct on October 3, 2022 the first batch of indigenously-developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), in a boost to its combat prowess as the multi-role platform is.

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The Chetak has two seat side-by-side seating in cockpit. Main cabin can carry up to four passengers. A bit larger and more refined than the Cheetah, with a fully faired fuselage structure. Primarily in service in the training and light transport roles. The HAL Chetak is scheduled to be replaced by HALs Advanced Light Helicopter. An option remains to re-engine the HAL Chetak with the Turbomeca.

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The oldest helicopter in the Indian Air Force (IAF), Chetak, has completed 60 years of service and to commemorate this moment, the IAF has organised a conclave at its Hakimpet station in Secunderabad on 2 April.

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It is equipped with a Turbomeca Abdust IIIB turboshaft engine, the maximum speed: 210 km/h, the maximum range: 540 km, the highest ceiling: 3000 meters, the rate of climb: 4.5 m/s. According to modern standards, the Cheetah is at best a light multifunctional helicopter. But at the time, it was an impressive aerial vehicle.

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Flying Elephant: Chetak Helicopters Used by Indian Air Force for Ceremonial Flyovers in the 1970s September 25, 2023 1970s, aviation, event & history, holiday & festival, India The exact date is difficult to pinpoint. Some claim that the legend of India's 'dancing elephant helicopters' started in 1977 when the first one of its kind took to the air.

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THE Indian Air Force Monday formally inducted the indigenously developed multi-role Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), Prachand, which is suitable for operating in high-altitude battlefields, and capable of destroying enemy air defence and engaging in counter-insurgency operations. The first batch of 10 LCH —four arrived Monday — is being.