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Pradeep Kumar

20/04/21 10:25 AM IST

INAS 323 commissioned at Goa

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Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 323, the first unit of the indigenously built ALH Mk III aircraft, was commissioned into the Indian Navy

Highlights
  • The commissioning of INAS 323 marked yet another milestone in the efforts towards enhancing maritime security and safeguarding maritime interests of the nation, as also embodying the spirit of Atma Nirbhar Bharat.
  • The squadron will operate three state-of-the-art ALH Mk III, a multirole helicopter with Shakti engine manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
  • The Mk III version of the ALH has an all glass cockpit and will be used for Search and Rescue, Special Operations and Coastal Surveillance.
  • 16 aircraft are under procurement and the aircraft are being delivered in a phased manner to the Indian Navy.
ALH MK III
  • The Mk III version of the ALH has an all glass cockpit and will be used for search and rescue, special operations and coastal surveillance.
  • The squadron will operate three state-of-the-art ALH Mk III, a multirole helicopter with Shakti engine manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Source: PIB

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