The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday inducted the first batch of Chinook CH-47F(I) heavy lift helicopters.
“The induction of the CH-47F(I) Chinooks is an asset to the Indian Air Force’s airlift capabilities,” said Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa at the induction.
“This modern, multi-mission-capable, heavy-lift transport helicopter will enhance our heli-lift capability across all types of terrain to full effect.”
The helicopters were inducted in a ceremony at Air Force Station Chandigarh.
These helicopters will fill the gap in the India finalised a contract for 15 Boeing Chinooks in September 2015. The first batch arrived at the Mundra Port in Gujarat in February this year, ahead of schedule.
The first batch of IAF crew began their training to fly the Chinook in the U.S. in October 2018.