IAF Chinook sets record for longest non-stop helicopter sortie

New Delhi: Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter, Chinook on Monday (April 11) set a record for the longest non-stop helicopter sortie by flying for seven-and-half hours from Chandigarh to Jorhat in Assam, defence officials said.

The IAF said that the helicopter covered a distance of 1,910 km, and it was made possible successfully by the capabilities of the Chinook along with operational planning and execution by the IAF.

An @IAF_MCC Chinook undertook the longest non-stop helicopter sortie in India, flying from Chandigarh to Jorhat (Assam). The 1910 kms route was completed in 7 hrs 30 min and made possible by the capabilities of Chinook along with operational planning and execution by @IAF_MCC. pic.twitter.com/n2aSZ3tRp4

— PRO Defence Palam (@DefencePROPalam) April 11, 2022

What is Chinook ?

It is a multi role,vertical lift platform, used for transporting men and material. Chinook also plays a major role in Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Operations.

Chinook is a multi role,vertical lift platform, used for transporting men and material. It also plays an important role in Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Operations. Rapid mobility will allow @IAF_MCC to employ this asset optimally as required.@SpokespersonMoD#mondaythoughts pic.twitter.com/0PB5osC74w

— PRO Defence Palam (@DefencePROPalam) April 11, 2022

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