MP's ACH160 Helicopter To Arrive In Dismantled Form
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The ACH160 helicopter purchased by Madhya Pradesh government from a France-based company will arrive in a dismantled form. After reaching India, it will be assembled and flown to Bhopal. A state aviation department official associated with the helicopter purchase project told Free Press that the distance between France and India was too long for a helicopter to fly.…
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - The ACH160 helicopter recently acquired by the Madhya Pradesh government from a French manufacturer will be transported to India in a disassembled state. Upon arrival, the helicopter will undergo assembly before being flown to Bhopal for use by VIPs. The lengthy journey between France and India necessitates this method of delivery.
The body components of the aircraft will be transported to Mumbai port, where they will be moved to Noida for assembly. The assembled helicopter will then be transported to Bhopal via air for VVIP purposes. Prior to delivery, the aircraft will undergo flight testing to ensure compliance with safety standards. The helicopter, valued at approximately Rs 200 crore, will be received by the two pilots who trained in France, Adarsh Rai and Sanjay Shrivastava.
MP currently operates an EC155 B1 helicopter, which was purchased in 2011. The older helicopter necessitated the acquisition of this advanced aircraft for VVIP usage.
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