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OUR STORY The Air Force Museum has an annexe and a hanger. The annexe houses some magnificent portraits of Wg Cdr (later Air Marshal) S Mukherjee, OBE, Sqn Ldr (later Air Commodore) Mehar Singh, MVC, DSO, Wg Cdr (later Air Marshal) AM Engineer, DFC and Air Chief Marshal Arjan Singh, DFC. These dedicated officers were pioneers of the IAF. The Air Force Colour kept in the Museum was presented to IAF on 01 Apr 1954, by Dr. Rajendra Prasad. The annexe is divided in three sections. The first section contains a photographic history of the Air Force from the early days in Risalpur (now in Pakistan) to the latest group photographs of the top echelons. Some models of aircraft in use in the Indian Air Force and in other countries are also on view. There are photographs of Lt (Hon G/C) HS Malik, Lt SG Welingker and Lt IL Roy who proved their mettle in the air encounters during Ist world war, when in the Royal flying Corps. Lt Roy accounted for nine enemy aeroplanes within eighteen days. He was the first Indian Officer to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross though posthumously. The IInd Section, contains photographs of decorated Indian Officers of the IInd World War. These officers fearlessly shot enemy war machines and achieved their flying mission. Some small arms, i.e. revolvers, pistols etc. seized from Pakistan during operations in 1966 and 1971 and ceremonial swords presented to former Chief of the Air Staff are displayed. In the center, old uniforms of Hawai Sepoys and Air Force Officers of 1930s are on display. On the right wall among other photographs is a photograph of Wg Cdr KK Majumdar, the only Indian officer who was awarded Distinguished Flying Cross twice. The last section contains information on the important facets of modern aviation history. The photographs, mementoes and models of the Indo-Soviet Joint Manned Spaceship-Siyuz T-11 are on display. This spaceship manned by Sqn Ldr Rakesh Sharma of the Indian Air Force, Yurie Malyshev and Gennadi Strekalov, lifted off on 3rd April 1983 and returned to the earth on 11th April 1983.

TOUR OF MUSEUM The Museum reflects the very best of what the Indian Air Force has stood for in War and Peace. Its compilation is, in itself, a lasting tribute to hundreds of people who have each in their own way contributed to build a glorious tradition. It is befitting for a fighting service like the Indian Air Force to have a sense of history and tradition and the museum is a temple where memories of our glory are enshrined. The most remarkable site of this Museum is a wall in one of it's sections. It has Roll of Honour in golden letters, of officers and men who made supreme sacrifice by laying down their lives in Kashmir Operation in 1947, Chinese Aggression 1962, Indo-Pak conflicts 1965 and 1971. Their names liveth forever more. On display is another important historical photograph wherein Lieutenant General Niazi of Pakistan Army is seen signing surrender document of Indo-Pak war 1971 with General Jagjit Singh Arora. On both the side walls are photographs and painting showing Hunter and Gnat aircraft hitting, smashing and setting ablaze enemy targets during Indo-Pak conflicts. In the Hanger, we have a full size United states Appollo Lunar Module which carried American Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin to moon's surface on 21 July, 1969. The hanger houses 15 different types of military aircraft that have formed the backbone of Air Force since its inception on 8th October, 1932. Among them is Westland, the first plane to fly through the Khyber pass in 1929. Westland Lysander (Lizzic), Hawker Hurricane, Hawker Tempest and Vickers Spitfire played havoc during World War II, particularly during the Battle of Britain against awesome and arrogant German war machine. The French Toofani (Ouragon), the British Vampire, the first jet acquisition of the IAF and Valiant little Gnat assembled in India and fondly named as 'sabre-Killer' for its ravages on the more sophisticated US planes in Indo-Pak conflicts are deservedly displayed. Also an display is named `OHKA', a Japanese Kamikaze Glider capsule which the Japanese pilots filled with explosives and plunged into the battle ships, sinking 34 and damaging 228, including the famous 'Repulse' and the 'Prince of Wales' during IInd World War. The Russian IL-14 named Meghdoot by our Late Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru and Douglas Dakota (USA) termed as `Immortal Dak�, also occupy place of honour here. The French Mystere and the Hawker Hunter known as Thunder-Bolts that broke the enemy's back in 1965 and 1971 conflicts are also on display. Beside rockets and bombs, is a towering statue of Flying Officer Nirmaljit Singh Sekhon, the first the the only Air Force pilot to be awarded Param Vir Chakra for sublime heroism, supreme gallantry and flying skill, which he displayed by shooting down two enemy sabers. Outside the hanger, there is a tail unit of a Russian SU-7 aircraft which was flown back in crippled condition by Wing Commander Mangat during 1971 operation, a testimony of the indomitable spirit of the pilot. Next to this tail unit, is positioned a glittering B-24 Liberator - the bomber of the IInd World War and the MI-4 Helicopter, 'The Work Horse' which served the Air Force for 21 years before being phased out in September 1981. Another aircraft - the first Indian made fighter at HAL Bangalore - the Marut (HF-24) catches every visitor's attention. The American Helicopter S-55, designed by Iegendary Igor Sikorsky, the boy whose mother narrated to him aviation stories instead of fairy tales is also displayed in the open. A little further in the aircraft pen are two captured T-59 tanks and a few remnants of the Pakistani Sabre aircraft destroyed by Indian pilots during 1965 conflict. The model displays the SOYUZ - launch vehicle. The rocket by itself is 49m in length and is subdivided into three stages. The first stage consists of four boosters. 19m in length, each developing 102 tonnes of thrust. The second stage which is 28m long, develops 96 tonnes of thrust. The final stage, which is 8m long, develops 30 tonnes of thrust. At launch, both the first and the second stage start up simultaneously and lift the 300 tonnes rocket, which uses a mixture of oxygen and kerosene as fuel. The Soyuz spaceship, manned by Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma of the Indian Air Force, Colonel Yurie Malysheu and Gennadi Strekalor of the USSR, lifted off on 04 Apr 84 and returned to earth on 11 Apr 1984.

SHOWCASES CONTENTS OF SHOWCASES Show Case I Models of various AC namely HAWKER HURRICANE, DHC-4, CARIBOU, AIRSPEED IXFORD, HS AVRO-748, HAWKER AUDAX, DE HAVILL DEVON C-47 DAKOTA are kept in this showcase. Show Case II Sword presented to Air Chief Marshal SK Kaul, PVSM MVC ADC by the Commander, Royal Air Force of Oman. Show Case III Shield presented to Air Chief Marshal OP Mehra, PVSM, CAS of IAF by Commodore DE Goonasekara. Shield presented to Air Chief Marshal NC Suri PVSM AVSM VM ADC, CAS, IAF by Gp Capt Iqbal Haider, Air Attache, Pakistan in Dec 1992. Show Case IV Different models of AC and Tanks which were presented to IAF by great personalities are kept. Show Case V Houses the models of AC namely IL-14, HS AVRO-748, MI-4 Helicopter, Egyptian Trainer, Vickers Viscount. Show Case VI Model of Vijay Stambh of Chittor Garh - Presented to Sqn Ldr Rakesh Sharma by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan on 29 May 1984. Model of Boat presented to Wg Cdr Ravish Malhotra by Defence Meteorological Research Laboratory on 02 Jun 84. Model of SOYUZ - Space Craft presented to the delegation of Republic of India to commemorate the launching of Indo-Soviet crew in Soyuz Space Craft on 03 Apr 84 from Baikonour Cosmodrome. Show Case VII Uniforms of the Air Force Officers and Airmen since its inception (1932 onwards). Weapon Show Case Sword presented by Bhutan Naresh to Air Chief Marshal OP Mehra PVSM, Chief of the Air Staff. Sword presented by Darbara Singh, Chief Minister of Punjab to Air Chief Marshal OP Mehra. Sword Stick presented to Air Chief Marshal OP Mehra by the ruler of Sherohi in 1983. Pathan Rifle, Japani Talwar, Sten Gun, Pistol, Revolver, Dutch Sword, LMG and some more weapons which were ceased during 1971 war from Pakistani Army.

GUIDE MAP AF MUSEUM THERE ARE PLANS TO EXPAND AND RESHAPE THE PRESENT SET UP. ADDITIONAL BUILDINGS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED AND SOON, MORE AIRCRAFT AND EXHIBITS WILL BE INCLUDED. WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING HELP FROM ANY INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION WHICH CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE MUSEUM AND MAKE IT MORE EDUCATIVE AND ATTRACTIVE. BY AIR: The Museum is situated next to Technical Area Gate of Air Force Station Palam, half an hrs drive from IGI airport (Delhi) which is connected to all major cities in India and world by Air BY RAIL/ROAD : Forty five minutes' drive by Taxi/Auto from New Delhi railway Station or Inter State Bus Terminus connected to all major cities in India. Address - AIR FORCE MUSEUM, PALAM, NEW DELHI-10. Tele ~ 91 - 11 - 25687194 Extn: 6084, 6033           91 - 9654692950 Open On - WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY FROM 1000 AM TO 1700 PM Closed On - MONDAY, TUESDAY AND GOVERNMENT HOLODAYS

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WORLD RECORDS LIMCA RECORD HOLDERS Air Marshal VK Bhatia PVSM, AVSM, VrC & Bar was the first Indian who dared a tandem skydiving jump in India at the age of 56 yrs. This daring feat was performed on 17 Sep 1999 at Agra airfield from an AN-32 aircraft. Group Captain NK Prashar, JD AF Adv was the first to fly X-Air microlight on night on 15 Sep 2000 at Air Force Station Hindon. Subsequently on the same night Sqn Ldr MIK Reddy carried out a skydiving jump from X-Air Microlight. Sqn Ldr Sanjay Thapar VM is the man of many firsts in the field of parachuting, two of his achievements are acknowledged as world records and seven others as National Records. He was the first Indian to introduction. Sqn Ldr Jay Shankar is an officer from Admin branch and an adventure enthusiast. He is pursuing sports parachuting since 1990. He is a sports parachuting instructor without being a PJI. He has 602 jumps to his credit. For a non-professional paratrooper this number is highly creditable. Sqn Ldr MIK Reddy is a NDA graduate and an adventure freak. He is specialist in watersports, parasailing and skydiving. He has over 780 skydiving jumps to his credit, the highest for a non PJI in the Air Force. He has also conducted many basic skydiving courses and d emonstrations independently. He is also the first to carry out a jump from X-Air Microlight at night. Sqn Ldr RC Tripathi. A pioneer of Adventure sports, specialist in parachuting, mountaineering and water sports. As on date he has 1040 jumps. He is the first to jump from an X-Air microlight on 04 Apr 2001 at Air Force Station Hindon. Microlight was flown by Gp Capt NK Prashar, JD AF Adv. Sqn Ldr Vasant Raj and Flt Lt Bhawana Mane. Both are helicopter pilots and the first couple in the Air Force to skydiving together on 30 May 2000 at National Defence Academy, Pune. Flt Lt Kamal Singh Oberh. A young parachute jump instructor, made a jump over South Pole on 01 Jan 2000 and earned the distinction of being the first Indian to perform this daring feat. Flt Lt KB Samyal and Flt Lt Kopal Gupta. Flt Lt Samyal is a professional parachute jump instructor at Paratroopers Training School. His wife Flt Lt Kopal Gupta is a logistic officer at AF Stn Agra. Both Samyal and Kopal became the first couple to do Relative Work on 04 Oct 2000 during the Subroto Cup Football finals at Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi. As on date Flt Lt Samyal has over 350 jumps to his credit whereas Flt Lt Kopal has 220 jumps to her credit. In addition, there are few other Air Force personnel, who have also set records and earned their names in Limca Book of Records one being a six man Relative Work by PTS under the leadership of Wg Cdr HN Bhagwat in Aug 2000. The Air Force ensign, different from the Air Force Colours, is blue in colour, containing the National Flag in the first quadrant and a roundel consisting of the colours of the National Flag i.e. saffron, white and green in the centre. This ensign was adopted in 1951 . The IAF Motto The Motto of Indian Air Force has been taken from eleventh chapter of the Gita, the Discourse given by Lord Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra during the Great War of Mahabharata. The Lord is showing His Supreme Divine form to Arjuna and the great form of the Lord is reaching the sky with glory, evoking fear and loss of self-control in the mind of Arjuna.The Indian Air Force, similarly, aims to overwhelm the adversaries with application of aerospace power in defence of the nation.  Lord, seeing your form �Touching the Sky With Glory�, effulgent, multi-coloured, having its mouth wide open and possessing large flaming eyes, I, with my innermost self frightened, have lost self-control and find no peace. The IAF Crest Crests have been used for the purpose of recognition and distinguishing formations or Units. They are symbols and source of inspiration and encouragement for the soldiers. The Air Force has adopted various crests for the commands, Squardron and the other establishments. The Crests in the Indian Air Force comprises of a standard frame. The central portion of the frame contains the individual formation sign with a motto shown in the scroll at the foot of the frame. The unit sign is drawn inside a circle of 3 � inches diameter. The name of the formation of the units is shown in the upper half of the circle while Bhartiya Vayu Sena inscribed in the lower half. The crest and the motto are designed based on the role of the formation. The Crest is approved by the President of India and is of great historical and sentimental value. The Crest is normally presented by the AOsC-in-C at ceremonial parades. The importance of the crest can be understood from the fact that the movement of the crest from one place to other is done only by hand of an officer. e tandem skydiving in the Air Force. FIGHTERS    SU-30 MIRAGE 2000 MIG 29 JAGUAR LCA MIG 21 TRANSPORTS IL 76 BOEING EMBRAER BBJ AN 32 AVRO AWACS DORNIER HELICOPTERS CHEETAH MI 8 MI 17 MI 35 ALH CHETAK MI 26 TRAINER PILATUS KIRAN AEROBATIC TEAMS SARANG

OUR STRENGTH              Select Air Craft             SU-30 MKI             Mirage-2000             MiG-29             MiG-27             Jaguar             C-130J             C-17             IL-76             AN-32             EMBRAER             AVRO             Dornier             Boeing 737-200             MI-26             MI-25             MI-17 V5             Chetak             Cheetah            The Indian Air Force Today The Indian Air Force (IAF) today, having completed the Platinum Jubilee of dedicated service to the nation, is a modern, technology-intensive force distinguished by its commitment to excellence and professionalism. Keeping pace with the demands of contemporary advancements, the IAF continues to modernise in a phased manner and today it stands as a credible air power counted amongst the fore-most professional services in the world. The primacy of Air Power will be a decisive factor in shaping the outcome of future conflicts. In line with this dictum, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has developed into a major 'Component of National Power', which can be applied quickly and decisively. The IAF has reoriented itself to a multi-role capability of platforms and equipment, along with multi-skill capability of personnel. The rapid economic growth of the country dictates the need to protect our security interests extending from the Persian Gulf to the Straits of Malacca. Over the years the IAF has grown from a tactical force to one with transoceanic reach. The strategic reach emerges from induction of Force Multipliers like Flight Refuelling Aircraft (FRA), Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and credible strategic lift capabilities. There is emphasis on acquiring best of technology through acquisitions or upgradation, be it aircraft, systems, precision missiles or net centricity. The main inductions and acquisitions by Indian Air Force are given in the following paras. IAF has started upgrading its combat aircraft fleet since the last few years in order to enhance its operational capability and maintain its aircraft as modern weapon platforms, capable of meeting the present challenges posed by the security scenario in our region. Of the available fleet, MiG-21, MiG-27 and Jaguar aircraft have already been upgraded and Mirage-2000 and MiG-29 aircraft are planned for upgradation. The Indian Air Force is considering upgrade of its medium lift helicopters comprising Mi-8, Mi-17 and Mi-17-IVs, as also the AN - 32 transport aircraft, with the aim of improving their overall capability. The IAF today is in the process of a most comprehensive modernisation plan. Over the next few years, the force would induct more Su-30 MKI aircraft, the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) and the Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA). There are plans to augment the helicopter and transport fleets too. The IAF is also in the process of acquiring radars in various categories to meet the Air Defence requirements, accurate and advanced weapons, Network Centric Warfare systems, etc, to meet its assigned tasks. The Indian Air Force has seven commands, of which five are operational and two functional, namely : • HQ Central Air Command, Allahabad • HQ Eastern Air Command, Shillong • HQ Western Air Command, New Delhi • HQ Southern Air Command, Thiruvananthapuram • HQ South-Western Air Command, Gandhi Nagar • HQ Maintenance Command, Nagpur and • HQ Training Command, Bangalore  Helicopters The IAF's helicopter fleet has steadily increased in numbers over the past few years, blossoming from a handful of U.S. types in the 60s to over 500 French, Indian and Soviet built types. The pride of the force is, undoubtedly, the Mi-26 heavy lift helicopter which has been operated by No. 126 HU with outstanding results in the mountains of Northern India. The bulk of rotorcraft are Medium Lift Helicopters (MI-17/MI-17IV/MI-17V5 and Mi-8s) well over two hundred of these types serving in helicopter units through out the country, playing a vital logistic support role. Induction of the latest machine, the Mi-17 V5, is a quantum jump in our Medium Heli-lift capability in terms of the avionics, weapon systems as well as its hot and high altitude performance. Medium Lift Helicopters of IAF are operated for commando assault tasks, ferrying supplies and personnel to remote mountain helipads, carrying out SAR (Search and Rescue Operations) and logistic support tasks in the island territories, Siachen Glacier, apart from armed role. The Chetak/Cheetah helicopter fleet has been the backbone in SAR, Casualty Evacuation and RTR (Route Transport Role) role in the IAF. To augment Cheetah helicopter operations in OP Meghdoot sectors, indigenously modified re-engined Cheetal have been inducted in the fleet. This indigenous helicopter has proved its worth and apart from reliability it has shown better load carrying capacity. Of late, India has taken a conscious decision to go the indigenous development way in so far as procurement of military hardware is concerned. This can be best leveraged in the helicopter capability, as HAL has shown significant capability generation in the successful design and development of the ALH (Dhruv). ALH fleet in IAF has steadily grown from conventional ALH Mk-I to state of the art 'Glass' cockpit ALH Mk-III. ALH Mk-I has been effectively utilized for communication, SAR, Cas Evac roles. It is also the prime machine for Sarang Helicopter Display Team, which projects the capability of indigenous helicopter apart from skill, motivation and training of IAF pilots. ALH Mk-III has been recent induction which undertakes SAR, Cas Evac and RTR. The Weapon System Integrated version, the ALH Mark IV, is also likely to be inducted into the IAF by 2017. The first Attack Helicopter Squadron of IAF was raised as 125 (H) Sqn (GLADIATORS) on 01 Nov 1983 and equipped with Mi-25 helicopter Gunships. The Mi-35 was inducted in Apr 1990. 104 (H) Sqn was re-equipped with Mi-35 in 1990. The Attack Helicopter fleet of IAF has a rich history of participating in operations since its induction. The AH has been deployed in IPKF operation in Sri Lanka, under UN at Sierra Leone and Democratic Republic of Congo under Chapter 7 of UN for Peace Enforcement. The machine and men of Gunship Sqns have done Yomen service for Indian Air Force and provided Tactical Foot Print to the Air Power. The rotary wing capabilities of the IAF are poised to undergo a paradigm altering growth. Induction of the Chinook helicopter will be a boost to the nation�s heavy heli-lift capability. The planned induction of Apache Attack Helicopters is yet another instance of the shift in the technology and capability level of the rotary wing fleet by IAF. The prowess of our Helicopter operations have been demonstrated in Uttarakhand very recently, and with all these new capabilities and systems being added on, the IAF will be truly poised to take on any challenges. Trainer The IAF replaced its HT-2 primary trainers with the HPT-32 (Deepak), the new piston engined trainer being utilised at the Basic Flying Training School at Allahabad since January 1988 and at Air Force Academy at Dundigal. Flight cadets then proceed to the Air Force Academy,  Dundigal  for instruction on the HJT 16Kiran, first on the Mk. I/IA and then on the armed Mk II version or the Polish origin Iskra, for tactical flying. After commissioning, pilots are streamed to various conversion units, depending on their selection and proficiency. Future fighter pilots are sent to operational conversion units (now known as the MOFTU or MIG  Operational Flying Training Unit) where operational and tactical flyng is conducted on MIG 21.  Thus are born the IAF's leaders and even future spacemen, like Sqn Ldr Rakesh Sharma, India's first cosmonaut who participated in a joint space flight with the Soviets in 1984. OUR STRENGTH SU-30 MKI : Twin seater twin engine multirole fighter of Russian origin which carries One X 30mm GSH gun alongwith 8000 kg external armament.  It is capable of carrying a variety of medium-range guided air to air missiles with active or semi-active radar or Infra red homing close range missiles.  It has a max  speed of 2500 km/hr (Mach 2.35). SU-30 MKI Mirage-2000 : A single seater air defence and multi-role fighter of French origin powered by a single engine can attain max speed of 2495 km/hr(Mach 2.3).  It  carries two 30 mm integral cannons and two matra super 530D medium-range and two R-550 magic II close combat missiles on external stations. Mirage-2000 MiG-29 : Twin engine, single seater air superiority fighter aircraft of Russian origin capable of attaining max. speed of 2445 km per hour (Mach-2.3).  It  has a combat ceiling of 17 km.  It carries a 30 mm cannon alongwith four R-60 close combat and two R-27 R medium range radar guided missiles. MiG-29 MiG-27 : Single engine, single seater tactical strike fighter aircraft of Russian origin having a max. speed of 1700 km/hr (Mach 1.6).  It carries one 23 mm six-barrel rotary integral cannon and can carry upto 4000 kg of other armament externally. MiG-27 MiG-21 BISON : Single engine, single seater multirole fighter/ground attack aircraft of Russian origin which forms the back-bone of the IAF.   It has a max speed of 2230 km/hr (Mach 2.1) and carries   one 23mm twin barrel cannon with four R-60 close combat missiles. MiG-21 BISON Jaguar : A twin-engine, single seater deep penetration strike aircraft of Anglo-French origin which has a max. speed of 1350 km /hr (Mach 1.3).   It has two 30mm guns and can carry two R-350 Magic CCMs (overwing) alongwith 4750 kg of external stores (bombs/fuel). Jaguar C-130J : The aircraft is capable of performing paradrop, heavy drop, casuality evacuation and can also operate from short and semi prepared surfaces. C-130J is the heaviest aircraft to land at DBO in Aug 2013. C-130J C-17 : The aircraft is capable of carrying a payload of 40-70 tons up to a distance of 4200-9000 km in a single hop. C-17 IL-76 : A four engine heavy duty/long haul military transport aircraft of Russian origin with a max speed of 850 km/hr.  It has a twin 23 mm cannon in tail turret and capacity to carry 225 paratroopers or 40 tonnes freight,  wheeled or tracked armoured vehicles. IL-76 AN-32 : Twin engine turboprop, medium tactical transport aircraft of Russian origin with a crew of five and capacity to carry 39 paratroopers or max load of 6.7 tonnes.  It has a max cruise speed of 530 km/hr.  AN-32 EMBRAER : The main role of employment of this executive Jet Air craft is to convey VVIPs/VIPs to destinations within India and abroad. Air HQ Communication Squadron operates this aircrafts and it has maintained a flawless incident/accident free track record till date. EMBRAER AVRO : Twin engine turboprop, military transport and freighter of British origin having a capacity of 48 paratroopers or 6 tonnes freight and max   cruise speed of 452 km/hr. AVRO Dornier : Twin engine turboprop, logistic air support staff transport aircraft of German origin capable of carrying 19 passengers or 2057 kg freight.   It has a max speed of 428 km/hr. Dornier Boeing 737-200 : Twin engine turbofan, VIP passenger aircraft of American origin with total seating capacity of upto 60 passengers. It has a max cruise speed of 943 km/hr. Boeing 737-200 MI-25/MI-35 : Twin engine turboshaft, assault and anti armour helicopter capable of carrying 8 men assault squad  with four barrel 12.7 mm rotary gun in nose barbette and upto 1500 Kg of external ordnance including Scorpion anti-tank missiles. It has a max cruise speed of  310 km/hr. MI-25/35 MI-26 : Twin engine turboshaft, military heavy lift helicopter of Russian origin with carrying capacity of 70 combat equipped troops or 20,000 kg payload.  It has a max speed of 295 km/hr. MI-26 MI-17 V5 : The Mi-17 V5 is a potent helicopter platform, equipped with modern avionics and glass cockpit instrumentation. They are equipped with state-of-art navigational equipment, avionics, weather radar and are NVG-compatible. MI-17 V5 Chetak : Single engine turboshaft, light utility French helicopter with capacity of 6 passengers or 500 kg load.  It has a max speed of 220 km/hr. Chetak Cheetah : Single engine turboshaft, FAC/casevac helicopter of French origin having capacity to carry 3 passengers or 100 kg external sling loads.  It has max cruise speed of 121 km/hr and can climb to 1 km in 4 minutes. Cheetah