INAS 323
- April 20, 2021
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPN Topics
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INAS 323
Subject : Defence
Context : Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 323, the first unit of the indigenously built ALH Mk III aircraft, was commissioned into the Indian Navy.
Concept :
- The squadron will operate three state-of-the-art Advanced Light Helicopters 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.