| ID | 135626 |
| Title Proper | Smooth chopper ride |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Mekala, Dilip Kumar |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | There was a time, not so long ago, when aircraft in the Indian Air Force (IAF) hangars - heavy-lift, rotary wing and fighter jets - were mostly Russian platforms. But now, the times are changing, and it seems like the air force is inclined more to the American platforms, at least for its transport and helicopter fleet. Presently, the most awaited are the Apache AH-64E attack helicopter and Chinook CH-47F heavy lift helicopter — both manufactured by the US defence major, Boeing. Interestingly, Apache and Chinook had emerged as winners after defeating their Russian opponents Mi-28N and Mi-26T2 respectively in the competition and will be replacing the existing Mi-25/35 and Mi-26 fleet of the IAF. |
| `In' analytical Note | Force Vol.12, No.2; Oct.2014: p.50-51 |
| Journal Source | Force 2014-10 12, 2 |
| Standard Number | Indian Air Force – IAF |