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information Figure: Russian Mi-17 helicopter

According to Russia’s “analysis of the global arms trade center” web site September 30, 2011 report, “RIA Novosti” news reports quoted Indian Defense Ministry, the first 4 m -17B-5 bulk in the form of airborne helicopters arrived in India (Chandigarh air base in the region).

Russian experts will be assembled and a helicopter flight on the helicopter, after which the helicopter will be forwarded to the ordering party.

It is reported that India received in early August a group of Russian helicopters.

total of $ 1,346,000,000, the total number of 80 m-17B-5 helicopter purchase contract, in December 2008, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed during the visit to India. The agreement the Russian side about the Indian industry to reinvest $ 405 million. Indian Air Force to provide 80 m -17 transport helicopters in pre-contractual negotiations was held in March 2007 Russian-Indian intergovernmental Commission on military-technical cooperation during the meeting began. The Indian side decided to buy Mi-17 helicopters from Russia are based on December 2004 and 2005 using the helicopter and snow clean up the consequences of the tsunami.

supply contracts completed in 2015.

In addition, India to buy a new batch of 59 m-171B medium transport helicopter of negotiations has begun.

in 2008, the Indian Air Force ordered 80 meters-17B-5 helicopter is to expand medium-sized transport helicopter fleet, and the new order of 59 m-17-1В helicopters will be used to replace existing equipment has been aging and plans to retire in the next few years, the 150 m-8 and Mi-17 helicopters.

India, the Defense Procurement Committee has approved the implementation of the plan.

equip the Indian Air Force in 1971 the first Mi-8 helicopter, fitted out in 1985, Mi-17 helicopters. In 1999, Baca Gil Indian military conflict, and in the disputed territory, the Siachen glacier mountain region protection unit, the Russian helicopter showed the advantages of their own.

Mi-17 helicopters used to protect the special forces operations, transport troops and supplies, conduct search and rescue operations, medical evacuation, fire support and conduct of the Army. (China Aviation Industry Development Research Center Wang XY)

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