India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over the first Cheetal helicopter to the Indian Air Force (IAF) today during Aero India 2021 show.
The rotorcraft is the first out of a total ten ordered by the IAF. R Madhavan, Chairman and Managing Director of HAL, formally handed over the document to Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, the company announced in a tweet.
Cheetal is the re-engined version of the Cheetah helicopter. The project initiated during 2002 aimed to enhance high altitude operational capabilities and maintainability as well as to provide a mid-life upgrade for safe & reliable operations. Read More…
