New Delhi: Apache attack helicopters and Chinook heavy lift transport helicopters to fly in formation over Rajpath making debut at Republic Day flypast 2020, Indian Air Force (IAF) said Monday. The force has inducted 17 of 22 Apaches worth Rs 13,952 crore and 10 of 15 Chinooks for Rs 8,048 crore till now and the Indian […]
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Apache has edge over Mi-35 in e-warfare, missile payload
New Delhi: The Apache combat helicopter’s capability at electronic warfare, along with its modern firepower, is what is expected to provide an edge to Indian armed forces in a battlefield. As per defence experts, the Apache also scores over the Russian Mi-35 chopper, which it is set to replace, in its night vision capability and […]
Eight Apache choppers to be inducted into IAF on Tuesday
New Delhi: Eight Apache helicopters will be inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Pathankot Air Base in Punjab on Tuesday. “Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa will induct the choppers in a ceremony at the Pathankot air base. Other senior officials of the Air Force will also be present during the function,” […]
1st batch of 4 Apache helicopters to arrive in India today
New Delhi: The first batch of four Apache helicopters will arrive at the Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad on the outskirts of Delhi on Saturday. The AH-64 helicopters, the most modern variant of the Apache, are being delivered by its manufacturer, the US-based Boeing, ahead of schedule. However, the helicopters will not be handed […]
India’s 1st Apache, Chinook choppers complete inaugural flights: Boeing
New Delhi : Aerospace major Boeing on Friday said that it has carried out the first flights of India’s Apache and Chinook helicopters destined for delivery in 2019. “First flight of India’s Apache and Chinook helicopters are important milestones towards strengthening Indian armed forces capabilities,” Boeing India President Pratyush Kumar was quoted as saying in […]