IAF's Boeing Chinook helicopter performing incredible heavy-lifting operations: IN PICS
The Chinook is known for its high-altitude transport operations thanks to its vertical lift capabilities, which can be crucial during rescue and relief, firefighting, medical evacuation and heavy construction operations.
The Indian Air Force, winged arm of Indian Defence services inducted the heavy lift Chinook helicopters recently to modernize the IAF fleet. The Chinook is manufactured by Boeing and India is only the 19th country in the world to have this state-of-the-art helicopter. The Indian government had inked a deal with the US in 2015 to procure 15 Chinook helicopters. The Chinook is known for its high-altitude transport operations thanks to its vertical lift capabilities, which can be crucial during rescue and relief, firefighting, aircraft recovery, medical evacuation and heavy construction operations. The helicopter can carry loads weighing 23,000 kilos and is also capable of carrying men and material at high-altitude locations at a maximum speed of 302 kmph. Here's a picture gallery of IAF Chinook lifting all-sort of equipment, right from artillery guns to vehicles.
Indian Air Force Chinook heavy-lift helicopter
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Indian Air Force Chinook heavy-lift helicopter
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The Chinook can carry loads weighing 23,000 kilos and is also capable of carrying men and material at high-altitude locations at a maximum speed of 302 kmph. The Chinook has a range of close to 600 kilometres with night-flying abilities as well. It can also be fitted with missile systems for offensive and defensive actions.
Indian Air Force Chinook heavy-lift helicopter
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Indian Air Force Chinook heavy-lift helicopter
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Indian Air Force Chinook heavy-lift helicopter
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