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KH2001 during its fourth flight, on February 9th, at Aero India 2001

Il-76 [K3014] at Palam international airport.

Flankers over Pune

Helicopters

The Current Helicopter fleet of the Indian Air Force is estimated to be nearly 300 aircraft. The fleet consists of approx 75 Chetaks and Cheetahs, 150+ Mi-8s and Mi-17s and about 30 Mi-25/35 Attack Helicopters. The IAF also has four heavy lift Mi-26 helicopters which are used sparingly as skycranes for special missions. The latest induction into the IAF are the HAL Dhruv - advanced light helicopter, about a dozen of which are in service currently.

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	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. Date: 08 Feb 06 Size: 12 items Views: 7496 Show URLs + Link to the page of the item: [CLK] Show a clickable thumbnail linking to the item: [TMB] Link to the page of the item: [CLK] Show a clickable thumbnail linking to the original: [TMB] Get item URLs
	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. Date: 08 Feb 06 Size: 6 items Views: 3721 Show URLs + Link to the page of the item: [CLK] Show a clickable thumbnail linking to the item: [TMB] Link to the page of the item: [CLK] Show a clickable thumbnail linking to the original: [TMB] Get item URLs
	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. Date: 08 Feb 06 Size: 27 items Views: 14562 Show URLs + Link to the page of the item: [CLK] Show a clickable thumbnail linking to the item: [TMB] Link to the page of the item: [CLK] Show a clickable thumbnail linking to the original: [TMB] Get item URLs
	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. Date: 08 Feb 06 Size: 16 items Views: 10195 Show URLs + Link to the page of the item: [CLK] Show a clickable thumbnail linking to the item: [TMB] Link to the page of the item: [CLK] Show a clickable thumbnail linking to the original: [TMB] Get item URLs
	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. Date: 08 Feb 06 Size: 12 items Views: 8930 Show URLs + Link to the page of the item: [CLK] Show a clickable thumbnail linking to the item: [TMB] Link to the page of the item: [CLK] Show a clickable thumbnail linking to the original: [TMB] Get item URLs
	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. Date: 08 Feb 06 Size: 9 items Views: 7468 Show URLs + Link to the page of the item: [CLK] Show a clickable thumbnail linking to the item: [TMB] Link to the page of the item: [CLK] Show a clickable thumbnail linking to the original: [TMB] Get item URLs
	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). Date: 08 Feb 06 Size: 14 items Views: 10950 Show URLs + Link to the page of the item: [CLK] Show a clickable thumbnail linking to the item: [TMB] Link to the page of the item: [CLK] Show a clickable thumbnail linking to the original: [TMB] Get item URLs

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