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we dont want more chinooks we want more apache..what 15 Chinooks ??
Its too less..
When is the Kamov comming through
Any information on deal... When we will get
India, US sign $3-bn contract for Apache, Chinook helicopters
This contract will further consolidate the US position as India's second-biggest arms supplier, behind only Russia
Ajai Shukla | New Delhi September 28, 2015 Last Updated at 20:29 IST
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A Chinook helicopter
On Monday in New Delhi, US and Indian officials signed two contracts for the purchase by the Indian Air Force (IAF) of 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, and 15 CH-47F Chinook multi-mission heavy lift helicopters.
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Two of the contracts, which were signed in the afternoon between teams from Boeing headquarters in the US and Indian defence ministry officials, were for the “direct commercial sale” (DCS) part of the contracts. This includes the entire Chinook helicopter, and the flying portion of the Apache (less engines), as well as logistic support, spares and services.
The purchase of the Apache weaponry and radar was signed separately as a “foreign military sale” (FMS) purchase by the Indian defence ministry, which signed a “letter of agreement” (LoA) to this effect with the Pentagon. The FMS portion of the sale includes munitions, training, aircraft certification, and components like engines, electro-optical sensors and the radar.
“Contracts for purchase of 15 #Chinook and 22 #Apache Helicopters signed”, tweeted defence ministry spokesperson, Sitanshu Kar, late on Monday evening. He did not release further details.
The value of the deal for both helicopters, including DCS and FMS portions of the sale, is approximately $3 billion.
According to the contract signed, Boeing will start delivering the Chinook and Apache helicopters 36 months from today. The entire delivery is to be completed in 48 months from the signing of the contract.
Both helicopters will be delivered in fly-away condition, i.e. fully-built and ready for operations. Since Boeing is committed to a 30 per cent offset liability, there may be some portions that are built in India.
Already, Indian companies are involved in the building of the Chinook. Bangalore-based Dynamatics Technologies builds the aft pylon and cargo ramps for the Chinook’s global supply chain.
Boeing sources say that additional Indian vendors are being scouted for building more components.
This contract will further consolidate the US position as India’s second-biggest arms supplier, behind only Russia.
The Apache AH-64E is the world’s most fearsome attack helicopters. It is armed with anti-tank missiles, rockets and a chain gun that fires 625 rounds per minute that can rip apart and armoured vehicles. The Apache has flown close to a million mission hours in conflicts from the First Gulf War in 1991 to Afghanistan and Iraq.
Similarly, the Chinook, which first flew in the Vietnam War, but has continuously evolved in design, is one of the world’s most well-reputed heavy lift helicopters. It is capable of underslinging and lifting a light 155 millimetre howitzer to support troops in high altitudes of up to 15,000 feet.
According to the contract signed, Boeing will start delivering the Chinook and Apache helicopters 36 months from today. The entire delivery is to be completed in 48 months from the signing of the contract.
By 2019 all 22 Apache and 15 Chinook will be delivered....
According to the contract signed, Boeing will start delivering the Chinook and Apache helicopters 36 months from today. The entire delivery is to be completed in 48 months from the signing of the contract.
By 2019 all 22 Apache and 15 Chinook will be delivered....
Any official links for this? I am aware of Apache helicopters planned for Army Aviation wing. Which will be quite larger than IAF Apache fleet. But not sure about Chinook.And by 2017 we'll see another contract for Apaches..
that's quite fast track delivery....Kal se naye thread chalu ho gayenge how to counter Indian Apache...
Except Bramos A we would expect all to be completed as planned before DecemberAugust 27 - Gslv launch -
September 31- apache & chinook -
August 31. - Rafale deal -
August end - Agni 4 user trial -
September - nirbhay launch -
September - SP2 LCA launch -
October - RLVTD trial -
November - air bhramos -
two over, rest to follow..
If speed of C130 delivery is anything to go by, within 12-24 monthsBut when we are getting these???
Any official links for this? I am aware of Apache helicopters planned for Army Aviation wing. Which will be quite larger than IAF Apache fleet. But not sure about Chinook.