Two new heavy-lift Chinook helicopters for IAF arrive in Gujarat

American aerospace major Boeing Monday announced the arrivalof two new heavy-lift Chinook helicopters for the Indian Air Force at theMundra port in Gujarat.

The Indian Air Force has ordered 15 Chinooks and the firstfour helicopters arrived in February.

   

The IAF had placed the order in 2015 along with 22 Apacheattack helicopters.

“Two new CH-47F (I) Chinooks for the @IAF_MCC squadronarrive at the Indian shores. The advanced multi-mission helicopter will providethe Indian armed forces unmatched strategic airlift capability,” BoeingIndia tweeted.

“The CH-47 Chinook is an advanced multi-missionhelicopter. The Chinook has unsurpassed ability to deliver heavy payloads tohigh altitudes, and is eminently suitable for operations in the high Himalayas.The aircraft has been battle-tested in diverse, extreme conditions throughoutthe world, and has proven capability to operate in the wide range of conditionsthat typify the Indian subcontinent,” the company said.

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