Top 10 Indian Air Force Helicopters

One of the most important components of the Indian Armed Forces and one of the most esteemed units to work with is the Indian Air Force. The Air Force has fought in four wars with neighbouring Pakistan since 1950. Securing Indian Airspace and conducting aerial combat during armed conflict are two of its main objectives. It requires a strong fleet of aircraft and aviation equipment to accomplish its goals. Combat helicopters provide the stability and strength needed to support combat aircraft, which gives an attacking advantage. Here is the list of Indian Air Force Helicopters: 

1. HAL Cheetah

Originally an Aerospatiale SA 315B Lama, the HAL Cheetah. It is a single-engine French-Indian helicopter designed for the Indian Air Force's hot and high air density operations. The IAF's SAR, casualty evacuation, and RTR (Route Transport Role) missions all rely heavily on the fleet of Cheetah helicopters.

2. HAL Chetak

The original Aerospatiale Alouette III is a single-engine, lightweight, multipurpose helicopter created by a French aircraft manufacturer that is capable of performing many different roles. Missions like aerial observation, photography, air-sea rescue, liaison, transport, and training are carried out using it in military operations.

3. Boeing AH-64 Apache

Two turboshafts are present in the Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter. It has a tail wheel landing gear system and a sensor suite for locating targets that is mounted on the nose. There is also a 30 mm M230 chain cannon included. Currently, 22 Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopters are in service with the Indian Army.

4. Mil MI-24 Indian Helicopter

An eight-person attack helicopter made in India is called the Mil Mi-24. It is used by nations all over the world and has been in use in 49 nations, including Russia, since 1972. 15 Mil Mi-24 helicopters are currently in service with the Indian Army.

5. HAL Rudra Indian Helicopter

The Indian Army's military chopper is called the HAL Rudra. This helicopter has a forward-looking infrared camera, an anti-tank guided missile launcher with an anti-tank guided missile cannon, and rocket pods that can fire 70 mm projectiles (FLIR). The Indian Army currently employs 16 HAL Rudras.

6. CH-47 Chinook Indian Helicopter

A transport helicopter with two engines is the CH-47 Chinook. One of the most potent helicopters in the West is the CH-47, which can carry 33–55 troops and a payload of about 10,886 kg. Officially, there are 15 Chinook CH-47 helicopters in service with the Indian Army.

7. Mil MI-17 V5 

A military transport variant of the Mi-8/17 family of helicopters is the Mi-17V-5. A division of Russian Helicopters, Kazan Helicopters manufactures it. It is a twin-turbine transport helicopter that the Indian Air Force uses to fly the country's prime minister around.

8. Mil MI-25

Rostvertol, a division of Russian Helicopters, is the company that makes the multipurpose combat helicopter known as the Mi-35M. Before Apache helicopters arrived, this attack helicopter was used to protect India.

9. Mil MI-26

It is a heavy transport helicopter made in Russia or the USSR. It is without a doubt referred to as the Indian Air Force's pride as it is the biggest and most potent helicopter to enter mass production.

10. HAL Light Combat Helicopters (LCH)

Light combat helicopters from HAL (LCH) The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited created and produced the HAL Light Combat Helicopter, a multipurpose attack helicopter used by the Indian Air Force. Among attack helicopters, it has one of the highest flight ceilings. Most notably, HAL LCH was used in the 1999 Kargil conflict. There are currently 2 HAL LCHs operating in India.