Indian Army Aviation

[Suryavanshi]

Welcome to this thread dedicated to exploring the Indian Army Aviation Wing. This branch of the Indian Army plays a crucial role in modern warfare, providing essential support for reconnaissance, logistics, and combat operations. Our discussion will cover various aspects of the Aviation Wing, shedding light on its operations, capabilities, and the impact it has on the overall effectiveness of the Indian Army.

In this thread, we will delve into the following topics:

1. History and Evolution: A look at the origins of the Indian Army Aviation Wing and how it has evolved over the years to become a vital component of the armed forces.
2. Aircraft and Equipment: An overview of the various helicopters, UAVs, and other aircraft used by the Aviation Wing, including their specifications and roles in different missions.
3. Training and Personnel: Insights into the rigorous training programs and the skilled personnel who operate and maintain the aviation assets.
4. Operational Roles: The diverse roles played by the Aviation Wing, from battlefield reconnaissance and casualty evacuation to troop transportation and close air support.
5. Key Operations and Missions: Notable missions and operations where the Aviation Wing has made significant contributions, demonstrating its strategic importance.
6. Technological Advancements: Recent technological advancements and innovations in aviation that enhance the capabilities of the Indian Army.
7. Challenges and Future Prospects: The challenges faced by the Aviation Wing and the future prospects for growth and modernization.

 

[Magadha Naresh]

 

[125mm_Smoothbore]

 

[Suryavanshi]

Historic Milestone

 

[Suryavanshi]

HAL Dhurv Deploying US troops During a Joint Operation

 

[125mm_Smoothbore]

INDIAN ARMY AVIATION WING [manned rotary wing]​

NAME	NUMBERS INDUCTED	TOTAL ORDERS	ROLES
HAL PRACHAND	5 (lsp)	95 (planned)	Attack helicoter
HAL DHRUV	76	105	cargo/logistics/medivac
HAL LUH	6 (lsp)	110 (planned)	cargo/logistics/medivac
HAL RUDRA	75	100	cargo+attack
BOEING AH-64 APACHE	6	17	Heavy attack helicopter
HAL CHEETAH	190	-	cargo/logistics/medivac
HAL CHETAK	200	-	cargo/logistics/medivac

 

[125mm_Smoothbore]

UNNMANNED AREAL PLATFORMS OF INDIAN ARMY​

NAME	NUMBERS	TOTAL ORDERS	ROLE
HERON-TP	4	4	ISR
DRISHTI-900 (hermes)	2	?	ISR
IDEAFORGE SWITCH	200	?	ISR
IAI SEARCHER	108	-	ISR
NEWSPACE NIMBUS	75	?	SWARM
NEWSPACE BELUGA	25	?	SWARM
Raphe mPhibr MR-20	48	?	CARGO

 

[125mm_Smoothbore]

do herons are in service with the army or airforce purely ?

 

[Unknowncommando]

Rudra

Panther Division carried out integrated training with Attack Helicopters to further refine tactics, techniques & procedures for integrated air ground operations.

View: https://x.com/westerncomd_IA/status/1814626991011721543

 

[Unknowncommando]

 

[Unknowncommando]

 

[Unknowncommando]

View: https://x.com/artrac_ia/status/1821772331129176231

 

[Unknowncommando]

View: https://x.com/IaSouthern/status/1820408442156409112

 

[VictorDelta4]

Look what I found in my notes collection:

Helicopters:
1.HAL Rudra = 75
2.HAL Dhruv = 76/95
3.HAL Cheetah = 160
4.HAL Cheetal = 04*
5.HAL Lancer = 12
6.HAL Chetak = 04*
7.HAL Chetan = 04*
8. HAL Prachand LCH = 05/95

* A= No exact figure.

Cant wait to see LUH variants flying in large nos and replacing the Lama and its variants

 

[Mr.Evil]

A RARE PICTURE OF INDIAN ARMY AVIATION CORP CHEETAH WITH A DOOR GUNNER.

 

[VictorDelta4]

Do we have pictures of rear door gunners in IA heptrs? @Alby @KAB7777 @Noob @Mr.Evil
this was a really good find on twitter. Garuds might be common for door gunners but how about regulars?

View: https://x.com/Adityab_77/status/1829778997225398318

 

[Mr.Evil]

Do we have pictures of rear door gunners in IA heptrs? @Alby @KAB7777 @Noob @Mr.Evil
this was a really good find on twitter. Garuds might be common for door gunners but how about regulars?

View: https://x.com/Adityab_77/status/1829778997225398318

I saw this and was finding some good pictures when I found this gold lol

A RARE PICTURE OF INDIAN ARMY AVIATION CORP CHEETAH WITH A DOOR GUNNER.
View attachment 8127

Other than this I have only Garuds I believe we once saw MARCOS door gunner from in either Dhruv or mh60R but I didn’t find the image

 

[VictorDelta4]

I saw this and was finding some good pictures when I found this gold lol

Other than this I have only Garuds I believe we once saw MARCOS door gunner from in either Dhruv or mh60R but I didn’t find the image

We have had few pictures of door gunners/heliborne sniping from Marocs, however we have never seen rear door gunners.

 

[Mr.Evil]

We have had few pictures of door gunners/heliborne sniping from Marocs, however we have never seen rear door gunners.

Yea that’s like super rare I doubt there is anything in public domain cause I searched it for a long time and found nothing