Chinook sets record with longest sortie
2 years, 11 months ago

Chinook sets record with longest sortie

Hindustan Times  

A CH-47F Chinook helicopter of the Indian Air Force on Monday set a record by flying the longest, non-stop chopper sortie in India, with the operation training task requiring it to fly from Chandigarh to Jorhat, officials familiar with the development said. Chinook sets record with longest sortie The Boeing-made, multi-mission helicopter, used extensively in Ladakh amid the ongoing border row with China, flew a distance of 1,910km in seven-and-a-half hours. The Chinook provides the Indian armed forces with strategic airlift capability across the full spectrum of combat and humanitarian missions, the officials said, requesting anonymity. “The non-stop sortie from Chandigarh to Jorhat proves the range and reach of air power to execute the missions assigned to IAF,” said Air Vice Marshal Manmohan Bahadur, former additional director general, Centre for Air Power Studies.

India Air Iaf Helicopter Chinook  iaf  longest  record  used  air  chinook  sortie  sets  india  role  helicopter  power

History of this topic

India's Chinooks still operational, details sought from Boeing over US grounding: Report
2 years, 7 months ago

India's Chinooks still operational, details sought from Boeing over US grounding: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Air Force is continuing the operations of its fleet of Chinook helicopters as per routine despite the US Army grounding its entire fleet of H-47 Chinooks over issues of engine fires. The Indian Air Force has sought details from Boeing, the American defence manufacturer, about the reasons behind the grounding of the US Army's fleet of Chinook helicopters, …

US army grounds entire Chinook helicopter fleet amid engine fire concerns
2 years, 7 months ago

US army grounds entire Chinook helicopter fleet amid engine fire concerns

India TV News  

Highlights Officials said they were inspecting over 70 helicopters that contain a part linked to the problem The grounding of the Chinook helicopters could pose logistical challenges for American soldiers The grounding was targeted at certain Boeing Co. and took effect within about the last 24 hours The US Army on Tuesday said it has grounded its entire fleet of …

Chinook, Apache choppers to take part in Republic Day parade for first time: IAF
5 years, 2 months ago

Chinook, Apache choppers to take part in Republic Day parade for first time: IAF

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force on Monday announced that the newly procured American-origin Chinook heavylift choppers and Apache attack choppers will take part in the Republic Day parade at the Rajpath, Delhi, for the first time. IAF Tableau will showcase scaled down models of 5 systems namely recent addition to inventory Rafale aircraft, indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft and Light Combat …

IAF inducts first Chinook helicopters, BS Dhanoa says big boost for national security
6 years ago

IAF inducts first Chinook helicopters, BS Dhanoa says big boost for national security

India Today  

The Indian Air Force on Monday formally inducted the first unit of four heavy-lift Chinook helicopters in Chandigarh. In his address, BS Dhanoa said, "India faces multiple security challenges and that a vertical lift capability across a diversified terrain is required." CH-47F Chinook is said to provide Indian Air Force with unmatched strategic airlift capability, with an advanced multi-mission characteristic. …

Indian Air Force inducts Chinook: 5 things to know about this game-changing helicopter
6 years ago

Indian Air Force inducts Chinook: 5 things to know about this game-changing helicopter

India Today  

The Indian Air Force on Monday formally inducted the first unit of four heavy-lift Chinook helicopters in Chandigarh. The Boeing-made Chinook helicopters, which were called national assets by Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, are expected to bolster the heavy-lift capabilities of the air force and strengthen India's defence ties with the United States. In July 2018, the first CH-47F Chinook …

Chinooks helicopters fly to the border today
6 years ago

Chinooks helicopters fly to the border today

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amidst increased military tension between India and Pakistan, the Indian Air Force on Monday will induct the heavy-lift Chinook helicopters which can transport artillery guns in high altitudes and troops for action. Chinook CH-47F is an advanced multi-mission helicopter that will provide Indian Air Force with unmatched strategic airlift capability across the full spectrum of combat and humanitarian …

Boeing delivers four Chinook helicopters; choppers to be inducted into Indian Air Force later this year
6 years, 1 month ago

Boeing delivers four Chinook helicopters; choppers to be inducted into Indian Air Force later this year

Firstpost  

American aerospace major Boeing announced the arrival of first batch of four Chinook military helicopters for the Indian Air Force at the Mundra port in Gujarat New Delhi: American aerospace major Boeing Sunday announced the arrival of first batch of four Chinook military helicopters for the Indian Air Force at the Mundra port in Gujarat. A statement from the company …

Boeing delivers first four Chinhook helicopters for IAF
6 years, 1 month ago

Boeing delivers first four Chinhook helicopters for IAF

India TV News  

American aerospace major Boeing on Sunday announced the arrival of first batch of four Chinook military helicopters for the Indian Air Force at the Mundra port in Gujarat. "The CH-47F Chinook is an advanced multi-mission helicopter that will provide the Indian armed forces with unmatched strategic airlift capability across the full spectrum of combat and humanitarian missions. The Indian Air …

India receives first batch of 4 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters from USA
6 years, 1 month ago

India receives first batch of 4 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters from USA

Op India  

India has received the first batch of Chinook transport helicopter from USA. Four heavy-lift Chinook helicopters meant for Indian Air Force arrived at the Mundra port in Gujarat, as per reports. The first batch of four Chinook helicopters for the Indian Air Force arrived at the Mundra airport in Gujarat. The helicopters are part of a $3.1 billion deal for …

4 Chinook helicopters arrive in India from US, to be deployed in Chandigarh
6 years, 1 month ago

4 Chinook helicopters arrive in India from US, to be deployed in Chandigarh

India Today  

The Chinook helicopters of the Indian Air Force have arrived in the country and the first batch of four of these tandem-rotor planes were offloaded at the Mundra port of Gujarat today. "The CH-47F Chinooks will be ferried to Chandigarh, where they will be formally inducted in the Indian Air Force later this year," Boeing said in a release. The …

Discover Related