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The army is looking at phasing out its ageing fleet of cheetah and chetak choppers starting 2027, and considering induction of the light utility helicopters as the replacement besides exploring the option of leasing, sources said. the army aviation corps is currently operating around 190 chetak, cheetah and cheetal helicopters, they said. while the army will be getting around 100 light utility helicopters (luh), it is also looking at the option of taking choppers on lease to meet its requirement. “we requir

Reports suggest that the phasing out of the Cheetah and Chetak helicopters will start in three to four years once the forces start getting the Light Utility Helicopters (LUH).

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The Indian Army is planning to phase out its aging Cheetah and Chetak helicopters starting in 2027 and is considering light utility helicopters (LUH) as replacements. The Army currently operates approximately 190 Chetak, Cheetah, and Cheetal helicopters for reconnaissance and surveillance activities.

While the Army will be getting around 100 light utility helicopters, it is also looking at the option of taking choppers on lease to meet its requirement.