Bharat Rakshak:Indian Air Force

Album: HAL Cheetah (Alouette II)

In 1968, Sud-Aviation received a request from the Indian Air Force (IAF) for a helicopter capable of operate in high altitude. Developed from the Aerospatiale Alouette II, the SA 315B Lama soon demonstrated its capabilities as a rescue and crane machine.

Album: HAL Chetak (Alouette III)

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.

Album: HAL Dhruv

The Dhruv is designed as a multi-role helicopter for both military and civilian uses, with the main demand expected to come from the Indian Armed Forces. From 1984, work at HAL was supported by MBB (now Eurocopter Deutschland).

Album: HAL Light Combat Helicopter (LCH)

Album: Mil Mi-17 [Hip] Pratap

Progressively replacing the Mi-8 in IAF service. The Mi-17s were very active in providing CAS (Close Air Support) to Indian troops during the Kargil campaigns during 1999 at altitudes in excess of 15,000 feet.

Album: Mil Mi-25 / Mi-35 [Hind] Akbar

The first unit to fly the Mi-25s was No.125 Helicopter Squadron, "The Gladiators", raised in November 1983. This was followed by No.104 Squadron, "Pioneer Rotarians aka Firebirds", in 1990.

Album: Mil Mi-26 "Halo"

The Mil-26 helicopter is the biggest, largest and heaviest helicopter in the world. It can carry 20 tons off payload either internally or externally. This helicopter can carry 82 fully equipped assault troops. Also it can be used as flying ambula

Album: Mil Mi-8 [Hip] Rana

The Mi-8 is a Utility and Medium sized assault helicopter. It is flown by four crew members. Two pilots seat side-by-side along with one one engineer in the cockpit. A load master is usually carried in the cabin. 24 troops can be embarked in the cabin.