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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. Over 250 was built under license as the Cheetah at HAL until the late 1980s. Although a diminishing asset with the IAF, these helicopters serve in large numbers with the Army Aviation Corps (AAC). Both Army and IAF Cheetahs, supporting Army outposts, operate at altitudes of 24,000+ feet. An option remains to re-engine the HAL Cheetah with the Turbomeca TM 333-2B2 engine.

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Stephen Venables rescue at 19,000 feet.

Stephen Venables rescue at 19,000 feet.

In 1992, the honours went to two brave Indian Air force helicopter pilots, Sqn Ldr P Jaiswal and Flt Lt P K Sharma as they rescued injured Stephen Venables from higher slopes of Panch Chilli V. With snow slopes inches away from the helicopter rotors they

Date: 09 Dec 07
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Serial: Z1437
Unit: No.111 HU
Copyright: Richard Renshaw

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HAL Cheetah Z2855 at Hasimara

HAL Cheetah Z2855 at Hasimara

HAL Cheetah Z2855 seen during Exercise Poorvi Abhyas at Hasimara Air Force Station.

Date: 24 May 06
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Serial: Z2855
Copyright: Rahul Devnath

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A pair of HAL Cheetahs [Z1446 and Z????] from No.114 HU

A pair of HAL Cheetahs [Z1446 and Z????] from No.114 HU

A pair of HAL Cheetahs [Z1446 and Z????] from No.114 Siachen Pioneers Heli Unit.

Date: 10 Feb 06
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Serial: Z1446
Unit: No.114 Helicopter Unit
Copyright: Vayu Aerospace Review

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Cheetahs in Ladakh

Cheetahs in Ladakh

A pair of HAL Cheetahs [Z1457 and Z1636] flying near a mountain range.

Date: 10 Feb 06
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Serial: Z1457, Z1636
Unit: No.114 Helicopter Unit
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Routine Maintenance on a Cheetah

Routine Maintenance on a Cheetah

A HAL Cheetah undergoes a routine maintenance prior to a sortie.

Date: 10 Feb 06
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Copyright: Indian Air Force

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HAL Cheetah [Z1904]

HAL Cheetah [Z1904]

HAL Cheetah [Z1904 ] from No.114 Siachen Pioneers Squadron at a forward helipad.

Date: 10 Feb 06
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Serial: Z1904
Unit: No.114 Helicopter Unit
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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