Pictures: IAF's US-made Chinook choppers conduct high-altitude operations at Siachen

Indian Air Force's American-origin Chiok helicopters have been undertaking operations in high-altitude locations at Siachen glacier in Lakh. choppers were inducted into Air Force service in March last year and were operationalized on February 21, 2020.

Chiok choppers are used to transport los such as heavy military equipment to high altitude areas along borders with Pakistan and China in support of troops deployed re.

Sharing glimpses of chopper, IAF tweeted, “Chiok CH-47F (I) has been undertaking high altitude operations in Siachin both by day and night.”

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Chiok is a heavy lift, tandem rotor helicopter which serves armed forces of 19 countries. It is a multi-role platform and is used for transport of troops and material among or roles.

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About Chiok choppers

Chiok twin-engine tandem-rotor is a multi-role, vertical-lift platform, which is used for transporting troops, artillery, equipment, and fuel. all-wear capable aircraft can be used for humanitarian and disaster relief operations and in missions such as transportation of relief supplies and mass evacuation of refugees.

India has paid close to USD 1.5 billion for 15 of se helicopters which are being used for deploying troops and machinery at high-altitude locations. Chiok is one of two helicopters or than  Apache attack choppers for which India h signed deals in 2015-16.

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