Chinook, Apache helicopters to participate in Republic Day flypast for first time; IAF tableau to showcase five aircraft, missile systems
5 years, 2 months ago

Chinook, Apache helicopters to participate in Republic Day flypast for first time; IAF tableau to showcase five aircraft, missile systems

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New Delhi: Newly-inducted stealth attack helicopter Apache and transport chopper Chinook will take part in the Republic Day flypast for the first time, while a model of Rafale jet will be showcased as part of the IAF’s tableau, officials said on Monday. This will be led by ‘Rudra’ formation of three ALH Mk-IV WSI helicopters of the IAF, flying in ‘vic’ formation, the officials said. The ‘Chinook’ formation will comprise three newly-inducted transport helicopters in ‘vic’ formation, a senior IAF official said. Thereafter, ‘Sukhoi’ formation comprising three SU-30 MKI aircraft from Air Force Station Jodhpur, will execute the famous Trishul manoeuvre.

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

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