The Indian Air Force has taken the delivery of the first batch of four Cheetal helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
IAF air vice-marshal and assistant chief of air staff M Bahadur said that the lightweight helicopter will enhance the force’s operational capabilities, especially for high altitude operation.
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The Cheetal is derived from the Cheetah copter by replacing the Artouste IIIB engine with the TM 333-2M2 engine.
The helicopter features upgrades such as GPS, flight monitoring system, and an emergency locator transmitter.
The IAF had ordered a total of ten helicopters, six of which will be delivered in September.
