CHINOOK HELICOPTERS

March 26, 2019

The Indian Air Force (IAF) formally inducted the first batch of 4 combat-ready Chinook CH-47F(I) heavy-lift helicopters into its inventory at Air Force Station Chandigarh.

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Timeline: The Indian Air Force (IAF) had signed a contract with M/s Boeing Ltd in 2015 for 15 Chinook helicopters. The first batch of four helicopters has been delivered on schedule and the last batch is to be delivered by March next year.
Features: The helicopter is capable of airlifting diverse military and non-military loads into remote locations.
Deployment location: These helicopters will be deployed in the northern and eastern regions of India. Besides Chandigarh, another unit will be created at Dinjan in Assam.
Significance: The induction of Chinook will significantly improve airlift to high-altitude areas and rapid reaction capabilities along the western and eastern borders.