Transport Helicopters of IAF - CH-47F Chinook, Mi-17v-5, Dhruv ALH etc.

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Video of the first flight at Mesa, Arizona last year:


A snapshot from the video gives us a look at the nose radar on the IAF's CH-47F(I) - another feature I forgot to mention which Chinooks with this nose setup have (and the reason for black radome/tip of the nose).

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However, MH-47s which also have this nose, carry a specialized Multi-Mode Radar, the AN/APQ-174B, in an externally attached pod on the left side:

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...while the nose remains empty:

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The reason for this, I believe, is that the back-end of the APQ-174B radar perhaps could not be accommodated in the limited real estate available in the nose, necessitating the external pod, while leaving a bundle of other electronics to occupy the space in the nose. Only a theory.
 
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LANGKAWI /Malaysia/, March 27. /TASS/. A new center for repairing Russian helicopters of Mi-17V-5 type will start operating in India before late 2019, Russian Helicopters Deputy Director General Igor Chechikov told journalists on Wednesday at the LIMA 2019 air show.
"The Russian side is carrying out pre-commissioning activities as part of an offset to create the Major Repair Center in the city of Chandigarh for a number of main units and subsystems of helicopters of Mi-17V-5 type. There are plans to start their testing repairs before the end of 2019," Chechikov said.
If the Indian side is interested, Russian Helicopters are ready to extend the capabilities of this center in the future, he said.


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New center for repairing Russian helicopters in India to start operating this year

Is this whats hindering long overdue order for next batch of 48?

A repair centre is the least they can offer.
 
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IAF inducts first Chinook helicopters, BS Dhanoa says big boost for national security

India on Monday formally inducted the first heavy-lift Chinook helicopters in its fleet. Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa hailed the induction saying this will boost India's security at these trying times.

India Today Web Desk, New Delhi
March 25, 2019: 12:50 IST
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Chinook helicopters will be deployed at Chandigarh's Air Force Station 12 Wing. (Photo: ANI)

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa announced the induction
  • BS Dhanoa said that the induction of Chinook will be a game changer
  • Chinook helicopters will be deployed at Chandigarh's Air Force Station 12 Wing
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday formally inducted the first unit of four heavy-lift Chinook helicopters in Chandigarh. Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa announced the induction at a ceremony and said the helicopters are national assets.

In his address, BS Dhanoa said, "India faces multiple security challenges and that a vertical lift capability across a diversified terrain is required."

Dhanoa added that Chinook has been procured with India specific enhancements and can carry out military operations even at night.

BS Dhanoa also said that the induction of Chinook will be a game changer, the same way Rafale is going to be in the fighter fleet and informed that another unit of heavy-lift choppers will be created for the East in Dinjan (Assam).

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Chinook helicopters will be deployed at Chandigarh's Air Force Station 12 Wing.

IAF received the delivery of the four choppers from Boeing on Sunday (March 24).

IAF received its first CH-47F (I) Chinook heavy-lift helicopter on February 10, 2019 at the Mundra port in Gujarat.

CH-47F (I) Chinook is said to provide Indian Air Force with unmatched strategic airlift capability, with an advanced multi-mission characteristic.

The aircraft have been inducted after being tested in diverse and extreme conditions.

The Boeing aircraft is said to have a fully integrated, digital cockpit management system, Common Aviation Architecture Cockpit and advanced cargo-handling capabilities that complement the aircraft's mission performance and handling characteristics.IAF, in a tweet had said, "Chinook is a heavy lift, tandem rotor helicopter which serves armed forces of 19 countries. It is a multi-role platform and is used for the transport of troops and material among other roles. It will greatly enhance IAF’s HADR capability."

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