Our Air Fleet

  There has been many recent additions to our fleet which consist of different aircraft such as Helicopters, Trasnport Aircraft, Attack Choppers, Tankers etc. 

Attack Helicopters

• Boeing AH-64 Apache 

It is one of the most advanced multi role attack helicopter which currently exists in the market. It is the only available combat helicopter with a spectrum of capabilities for virtually any mission requirement, including greater thrust and lift, joint digital operability, improved survivability and cognitive decision aiding. It is best suitable for CAS (Close Air Support) and Armed Over watch to protect our escorts when delivering special cargo. 

Technical Specifications 

Standard Crew                                2

Maximum Operating Weight          23,000 lb. (10,432 kg)

Maximum Level Flight Speed        150+ knots (279+ kph)

Service Ceiling                                20,000 ft. (6,096 m)

Weapons                                            

30mm automatic Boeing M230 chain gun

Lockheed Martin / Boeing AGM-114D Longbow Hellfire air-to-surface missile

       

• Kamov Ka-50 "Blackshark"

It is a single seat high-performance combat helicopter with day and night capability, high survivability and fire power to defeat air targets and heavily armoured tanks armed with air defence weapons. 

Technical Specifications 

Crew                                          1

Maximum Speed                       390 Km/hr

Maximum Take-off weight       10,800 kg

Service Ceiling                         5,500 m  

Range                                        1,180 Kms

Weapons 

A42 quick-firing 30mm gun

Vikhr supersonic anti-tank missiles

Transport Helicopters 

• Boeing CH-47 Chinook

The CH-47 Chinook is an advanced multi-mission helicopter that provides unmatched strategic airlift capability across the full spectrum of combat and humanitarian missions. 

The Chinook has unsurpassed ability to deliver heavy payloads to high altitudes, and is eminently suitable for operations in the high Himalayas. The aircraft has been battle-tested in diverse, extreme conditions throughout the world. This is used to provide strategic payload delivery for our clients and transportation of troops with special vehicles.

Technical Specifications

Rotor Diameter                         18.29 m (60 ft)

Length with Rotors Operating 30.14 m (98 ft, 10.7 in)

Fuselage                                         15.46 m (50 ft, 9 in)

Fuel Capacity                                 3914 liters (1034 gallons)

Maximum Speed                         302 km/h (170 KTAS)

Service Ceiling                         6,096 m (20,000 ft)

Max Gross Weight                         22,680 kg (50,000 lbs)

*KTAS - Knots True Air Speed

• Mi-26 

The Mil Mi-26 is a twin-engine heavy transport helicopter designed and manufactured by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant, Russia, for both military and civilian roles. It is the second largest and powerful helicopter in the world. We use this aircraft as our troop carrier.

Technical Specifications

Crew                                        Five 

Capacity                                  70 to 100 Passengers

Maximum Speed                     295 Km/hr

Maximum Take-off weight      56,000 kg

Service Ceiling                        4,600 m  

Range                                       1,952 Kms

Transport Aircraft

• Lockheed Martin C130-J Super Hercules 

As the world’s premier tactical airlifter, the Super Hercules features tremendous lift capacity, outstanding long-range performance, and the ability to operate on paved or dirt airstrips. The C-130J Super Hercules offers superior performance and capabilities for every theater of operations today, with the ability to grow to meet future requirements.  The C-130J also counts capabilities as diverse as Special Operations, aerial refueling, firefighting, close air support, search and rescue, and personnel recovery.

Technical Specifications

Wingspan                                                    132 ft 7 in/40.41 m

Maximum take-off weight                           164,000 lb/74,389 kg

Landing distance (135,000 lb)                     3,100 ft/945 m

Range (40,000 lb payload)                          2,390 nm/4,425 km

Maximum cruise speed                               355 KTAS/660 km/hr

*KTAS - Knots True Air Speed

• C-17 Globemaster III

A high-wing, four-engine, T-tailed military transport aircraft, the multi-service C-17 can carry large equipment, supplies and troops directly to small airfields in harsh terrain anywhere in the world. The massive, sturdy, long-haul aircraft tackles distance, destination and heavy, over-sized payloads in unpredictable conditions.

The Indian Air Force has a fleet of 11 C-17 Globemaster IIIs. Boeing has also established an in-country C-17 simulator training center which has completed thousands of training hours for aircrews and loadmasters.

Technical Specifications

Wingspan                                                      169 ft 8 in/51.74 m

Maximum take-off weight                            164,000 lb/74,389 kg

Landing distance                                           3,000 ft

Range                                                            11,537 kms

Seating Capacity                                           102

Flight Crew                                              2 pilots

Maximum speed                                           950 km/hr

*KTAS - Knots True Air Speed