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MK III helicopter                                                     

29th January, 2022 Security and Defence

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Context: The Andaman and Nicobar Command inducted indigenously developed advanced light helicopter MK III.

 

About MK III helicopter:

  • Manufactured by: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
  • ALH Mk-III is a multi-role, multi-mission versatile helicopter in 5.5 tonne category.
  • To date, over 300 of these aircraft have been delivered by HAL and are being flown by the Armed Forces
  • Significance:
    • It represents a leap towards self-reliance in the field of military aircraft.
    • It has multirole capabilities, including maritime surveillance, support for Special Forces, and medical evacuations besides search and rescue roles.

https://theprint.in/india/andaman-and-nicobar-command-inducts-advanced-light-helicopter-mk-iii/815429/