| ID | 123939 |
| Title Proper | Aviation keeps focus on hot and high ops |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Drwiega, Andrew |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The article reports on the Indian Air Force's (IAF) ways of dealing with hot and high environmental conditions. Hot and high refers to low air density caused by high temperatures and high geographic elevation which result in helicopters having difficulties generating lift. The IAF has started operating in such environments in 1984 when they launched an operation to secure the border in northern Kashmir. The IAF is reportedly planning to purchase the upgraded version of the Cheetah helicopter. |
| `In' analytical Note | Military Technology Vol.37, No.2; 2013: p.89-92 |
| Journal Source | Military Technology Vol.37, No.2; 2013: p.89-92 |
| Key Words | India. Air Force ; High Temperature -Weather ; Helicopters ; Lift-Aerodynamics ; Defense Procurement ; Military Helicopters ; Unmanned Aviation Systems- UAS ; Training |