Sikorsky S55 Whirlwind

The Sikorsky S55 was the first ever helicopter operated by the IAF. Less than six examples served with the IAF. Two of which have been given off to the Navy.

Bell 47 G-2

Four examples of the Bell 47G-2 helicopter were received by the IAF in early '54 followed by a last batch of six in Aug '62 bringing the total operated to 15. The helicopter was used extensively along side Sikorsky S-55s and Mil MI-4s from Nepal to Ceylon

Mil Mi-4

The first Mi-4 helicopters were inducted in the early 60s just before the India China War. The Mi-4 equipped over six helicopter units and were the mainstay of the medium lift heli force till the induction of the Mi-8 in 1971.