Last Updated on 13/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
The Aviation Corps of the Indian Army is still waiting for its Apache AH-64E attack helicopters. A fleet of six helicopters was to arrive from the US, which has not yet arrived. The Indian Army was supposed to get these helicopters in batches of three each. That too in May-June. But they have not arrived yet. Therefore, the Army’s first Apache squadron could not be formed.
India had signed a deal with the US in February 2020 for six Apache helicopters for $800 million. That is, about Rs 6716 crore. The first batch has already been delayed by three months. The Defense Ministry and other sources have said that this delay is happening due to some technical reason in the US. At present, it has not been clarified by the US what will be the next date for their delivery.
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The army was to form the first Apache squadron in Jodhpur’s Nagtalao in May this year. The intention was to increase the security of the western border through this helicopter. But at present all these plans have been ruined. These new helicopters are known for their strength, firepower, range, capacity and advanced targeting system.
The Indian Air Force already has 22 Apache helicopters. A separate deal for these was made in 2015. But the army needed these helicopters. Therefore, a separate deal for six helicopters was made for the army. So that the strength of the army’s aviation corps could be increased.
Let us know which other aircrafts are there in the Army Aviation Corps
1. Helicopter
Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv
This is an indigenous multirole helicopter. Which is used in many types of missions. It is also used for transport, surveillance, search and rescue missions.
This is the attack version of the Advanced Light Helicopter. That is, an attack helicopter. It has weapons installed for close air support. Also, it can participate in anti-tank missions.
Cheetah and Chetak
Both of these are light utility helicopters, which are used for reconnaissance, casualty evacuations and logistics. Their deployment can usually be seen in Ladakh.
Light Combat Helicopter Prachand…
This is a helicopter that can carry out missions at high altitudes. It can be a part of any kind of attack mission so that it can support the ground troops.
2. Fixed-wing aircraft
Dornier 228… Light transport aircraft used for reconnaissance, logistics and communications duties.
3. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Heron… Medium altitude and long endurance UAV, used for surveillance and reconnaissance.
Searcher… Tactical drones to perform short-range surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
4. Transport helicopters
Mi-17…
This is a medium lift helicopter. It is used for transporting troops, providing logistic support and evacuation missions.
The Indian Army fulfils a variety of missions through these assets. Be it the battlefield or surveillance. From spying to providing logistical support. Or rescue operations during disasters.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)