Bharat Rakshak:Indian Air Force

Chetak BZ798 on static display at Dundigal

Chetak BZ798, seen below in a Green Military scheme has since been updated to the standard IAF Grey. This helicopter was on display at the AFA Dundigal, bought here from HTS Hakimpet.

BZ798 is one of the oldest Chetaks in IAF Inventory.

The earliest Chetaks were inducted in 1962. The first batch of aircraft sported a BZ series serials. This aircraft BZ798 is one of the oldest.

Chetak Z1811 in unique desert Camouflage colors at a forward airbase in Rajasthan.

Chetak Z1811 in the unique desert Camouflage colors at a forward airbase in Rajasthan. Unlike the trio of the Chetaks down in the page, this example is not equipped with any ATGM rails.

Chetaks at the Helicopter Training School

A line up of trainer aircraft - both rotary and fixed wing - at Hakimpet AFS. The four HAL Chetaks (Z917, Z411, Z383, Z1806) are lying parked along with HJT-16 Kiran MK.IIs and TS-11 Iskras.

Chetak Z1006 from Helicopter Training School, Hakimpet.

Chetak Z1006 from Helicopter Training School, Hakimpet, seen on the day the Iskras were phased out of service.

Chetak Z1007 over the Thar

A HAL Chetak flies over the sand dunes of Rajasthans Thar desert.

Chetak Z1413 Color Profile

Chetak Z1413 Color Profile

Chetak formation take off

Four Chetaks (Z1815, Z926, Z373, Z???) in desert camoflage colors and armed with Guide rails for SS-11 Anti tank Guided Missiles taking off from Jodhpur.

Z1837

Z1837 on Security detail over Yelahanka

Chetak Z371 at a Training establishment

Chetak Z371 at a Training establishment. Aircraft is believed to be a non-flying example

Chetak over Hyderabad.

A HAL Chetak (Z383) from the Hakimpet HTS trails the IAF ensign over Hyderabad.

A HAL Chetak Z920 used for air-sea rescue off the Saurashtra coast.

A HAL Chetak used for air-sea rescue off the Saurashtra coast. A few chetaks had been equipped with the floats to enable rescue work as well as transporation to the Oil Rigs at Bombay High.

Desert Chetak Z1840

Chetak Z1840 in desert camoflage.