PHOTOS: IAF To Induct New Mi-17 V5 Choppers Tomorrow

[BoB's]

Photos : Mi-17 V5 Induction

 

[Bl[i]tZ]

^ Awesome pics!

 

[illusion8]

sainthood for Anthony

 

[TOPGUN]

Nice pic's looks bad A$$ good for india

 

[shaheerahmed]

do indians ve NVG capability on MI17, if yes , wat type of NVG bieng used
wat r the total no of MI-17 Helicopters

 

[Storm Force]

139 mk5

around 200 older versions already exist

 

[illusion8]

do indians ve NVG capability on MI17, if yes , wat type of NVG bieng used
wat r the total no of MI-17 Helicopters

The first three units of the helicopters will be raised at Bhatinda (Punjab), Srinagar (J-K) and Bagdogra (West Bengal). Over 20 such flying machines have already arrived and are deployed at various locations in the northern sector, Air Force officials said. The MI-17 V5 falls in armed helicopter category, with substantial and effective firepower. It has the latest and more powerful engines that will enhance its payload carrying capability at higher altitudes.

"The Mi-17 V5 is an upgrade of Mi-17 choppers in the medium-lift category and is equipped with state-of-the-art avionics and on board navigation nystems," IAF officials said. On the machine's capabilities, they said, "It has on- board weather radar, state-of-the-art autopilot and is compatible with the latest generation night vision goggles." The Mi-17 variants have operated in various types of terrain, including Siachen Glacier, and have also proven their mettle in UN missions. (PTI)


Qty Pls refer to Post 15

 

[Indus Falcon]

Taking of the lens cover usually helps!!

 

[John Doe]

Nice one, Abu Nasar!!!!

 

[Abingdonboy]

Can anyone identify these parts:

As they seem to hav ebeen added since first test flights:

 

[SQ8]

IR suppressors.
at first I thought that those would be dust filters..
but upon closer inspection seeing that they are covering the engine exhaust it seems these are IR signature suppressors.
The grille lets cool air from the outside mix in with the hot air coming from the engine exit and cools it down.

 

[Indus Falcon]

Taking of the lens cover usually helps!!

---------- Post added at 01:29 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:27 AM ----------

IR suppressors.
at first I thought that those would be dust filters..
but upon closer inspection seeing that they are covering the engine exhaust it seems these are IR signature suppressors.
The grille lets cool air from the outside mix in with the hot air coming from the engine exit and cools it down.

Exactly!! Here's a better pic

 

[Abingdonboy]

Taking of the lens cover usually helps!!

Firstly this is for austerity purely he is not going to fly the machine, secondly these are NIGHT VISION goggles so is thet were turned on and cover removed all he would see was a bright field of green.


+ looking foreward to when Mil-17/ALHs are integrated with QuadEye (sometime by Q2 2013 I believe is the plan):

 

[janon]

Video of the induction:

Mi17 V5 Induction into the IAF, 17 Feb 2012.mp4 - YouTube

 

[PEACEMAKER2010]

good introduction video on MI17V5 if you don't like the beginning intro watch it from 2.05