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. One helicopter and all its crew, from 152 HU, were lost when it was shot down by Pakistani stingers.
In May 2000, India and Russia signed a $170 million deal for 40 additional Mi-17 helicopters. These are of the Mi-17-1V variant, which have more powerful engines and rear ramp door, allowing quicker disembarkation of personnel. The first four choppers were delivered on 19 October 2000 and the last batch will reach India in mid-2001.
Number Procured: 93+
........................53 Ordered in Feb 86 (47 to IAF , 6 to Ministry of Home Affairs)
........................40 Mi-17-1Vs ordered in May 2000
........................80 Mi-17-V5s ordered in 2012
Units Equipped:
........................127 Helicopter Unit "First Ranas"
........................128 Helicopter Unit "Siachen Tigers"
........................129 Helicopter Unit "Nubra Warriors"
........................130 Helicopter Unit "Condors"
........................152 Helicopter Unit "Mighty Armours"
........................153 Helicopter Unit "Daring Dragons"
........................157 Helicopter Unit "Tarkshya"
........................Air HQ and Communications Flight
Date: 12/11/2013
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A Mi-17 flies over snow-brushed coniferous forests in the North.
A Mi-17 flies over snow-brushed coniferous forests in the North.
Date: 12/11/2013
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Unit Members and families of the 152 Mighty Armours
A pair of armed Mi-17s from No.152 Mighty Armour Helicopter Unit. The unit was very active during the fighting in Kargil (Operation Safedsagar) over the summer of 1999, and lost one helicopter in combat. The two helicopters seen here are armed with 57mm U
Date: 12/11/2013
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Mi-17 fires its UB-57 57mm rocket pods
A Mi-17 fires its UB-57 57mm rocket pods over the Pokharan (Rajasthan) armament range.
Date: 12/11/2013
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A pair of Mi-17s armed with UB-57 57mm rocket pods
A pair of Mi-17s armed with UB-57 57mm rocket pods, on a Flypast
Date: 12/11/2013
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A superb shot of a Mi-17, up close and personal.
A superb shot of a Mi-17, up close and personal.
Date: 12/11/2013
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Army-Air Force co-operation in full-swing
Army-Air Force co-operation in full-swing, as a Mi-17 [Z3023] is used by a commando for assault training. The Mi-17 is armed with six 57mm UB-57 rocket pods.
Date: 12/11/2013
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Mi-17 at Kargil
An Mi-17 ready for combat, at Kargil, with 57mm UB-57 rocket pods.
Date: 12/11/2013
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A pair of Mi-17s from the Nubra Warriors.
A pair of Mi-17s [Z3017 and Z????] armed with 57mm UB-57 rocket pods.
Date: 12/11/2013
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Z2984 at Cope India 2006 in Kalaikunda
A Mi-17 helicopter Z2984 seen at Kalaikunda air force station during Op Cope India 2006.
Date: 12/11/2013
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Supply dropping in Siachen
A Mi-17 [Z3009] air-dropping supplies to army troops in the Siachen Glacier.
Date: 12/11/2013
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Z3347
Mi-17 Z3347 features Clamshell doors during this SHBO Demo.
Date: 12/11/2013
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Mil Mi-17 1V Z3357
The latest aircraft in the IAFs helicopter fleet are a batch of 40 Mi-17 IVs.
Mil Mi-17 1V [Z3358] sporting either floatation bags or fairings on the main wheels.
Date: 12/11/2013
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Z3363 heli dropping troops
Mil Mi-17 1V [Z3363] disgorging troops in an exercise
Date: 12/11/2013
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Mi-17 1V Z3373 equipped with rocket pods
Mi-17 1V Z3373 equipped with rocket pods on a demonstration sortie.
Date: 12/11/2013
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Mil-17 Z4104 at Excercise Vayu Shakti
This unsually painted Mi-17 seen at Vayushakti has a 4000 series tail number, Z4104 - never photographed before. The Helicopter is one of the six acquired by the Border Security Force - and featured the rust green camo color scheme seen on it in this phot
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