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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. 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

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"
........................Air HQ and Communications Flight

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Z3363 heli dropping troops
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Z3363 heli dropping troops

Mil Mi-17 1V [Z3363] disgorging troops in an exercise

Date: 18 Oct 09
Views: 1102
Serial: Z3363
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Mi-17
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Mi-17 with a 5000 series tail number.

Date: 18 Dec 08
Views: 1011
Serial: Z5000
Copyright: Rahul Devnath

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Mil Mi-17 1V [Z3358]
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Mil Mi-17 1V [Z3358]

Mil Mi-17 1V [Z3358] sporting either floatation bags or fairings on the main wheels.

Date: 30 Mar 07
Views: 1544

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Mi-17 at Kargil
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Mi-17 at Kargil

An Mi-17 ready for combat, at Kargil, with 57mm UB-57 rocket pods.

Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1784
Unit: No.129 Helicopter Unit
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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A Mi-17 flies over snow-brushed coniferous forests in the North.
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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: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1972
Copyright: Peter Steinemann

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A superb shot of a Mi-17, up close and personal.
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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: 10 Feb 06
Views: 2148

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Mi-17 1V Z3373 equipped with rocket pods
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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: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1907
Serial: Z3373
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Unit Members and families of the 152 Mighty Armours
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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: 10 Feb 06
Views: 2152
Unit: No.152 Helicopter Unit
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Army-Air Force co-operation in full-swing
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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: 10 Feb 06
Views: 2065
Serial: Z3023
Copyright: Wg Cdr A P Mote (Retd) / Indian Air Force

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Mi-17 fires its UB-57 57mm rocket pods
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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: 10 Feb 06
Views: 2144
Copyright: Peter Steinemann

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A pair of Mi-17s armed with UB-57 57mm rocket pods
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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: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1939
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Supply dropping in Siachen
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Supply dropping in Siachen

A Mi-17 [Z3009] air-dropping supplies to army troops in the Siachen Glacier.

Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1712
Serial: Z3009
Copyright: Peter Steinemann

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A pair of Mi-17s from the Nubra Warriors.
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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: 10 Feb 06
Views: 2029
Serial: Z3017
Unit: No.129 Helicopter Unit
Copyright: Vayu Aerospace Review

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Z2984 at Cope India 2006 in Kalaikunda
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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: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1871
Serial: Z2984
Copyright: Vishnu Som

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Mil-17 Z4104 at Excercise Vayu Shakti
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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

Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1927
Serial: Z4104
Copyright: Kapil Chandni

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Mil Mi-17 1V Z3357
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Mil Mi-17 1V Z3357

The latest aircraft in the IAF's helicopter fleet are a batch of 40 Mi-17 IVs.

Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 2930
Serial: Z3357
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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