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
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
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Unit: No.152 Helicopter Unit
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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
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Serial: Z3023
Copyright: Wg Cdr A P Mote (Retd) / Indian Air Force
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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