The US military is grounding its entire fleet of Chinook helicopters amid firefighters’ concerns, while the Indian Air Force continues to fly. Chinook Helicopter, The Indian Air Force has sought details from US defense manufacturer Boeing about the reasons for the shutdown of the US Army’s entire fleet of Chinook helicopters. The IAF operates its fleet of 15 Boeing-built Chinook helicopters, which were acquired from the US and inducted into service in March 2019. The US Army Materiel Command made the decision to bulk out the fleet, inspecting more than 70 helicopters. Which has the questionable part of being connected to the problem.
“The Indian Air Force’s Chinook helicopter fleet is still operational,” government officials said. India has sought details of the reasons why the US Army’s entire fleet of Chinook CH-47 helicopters are at risk of engine fire. Grounding has to be done,” government officials said. About the grounding of the US Army fleet.
According to US media reports, the US military stopped its entire fleet of CH-47 Chinook helicopters due to the risk of engine fire. The Wall Street Journal quoted US military officials as saying they were aware of a small number of engine fires with helicopters, and that there were no injuries or deaths as a result of the incidents. The Indian fleet of Chinook helicopters is based out of Chandigarh for operations in the north, while another unit is based in Assam to look after the northeastern regions.
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The grounding of Chinook helicopters could present logistical challenges for US troops, depending on how long the order lasts. The Wall Street Journal, citing sources, said the grounding was targeted at some Boeing Co and took effect within the past 24 hours. One of the US officials said the army has about 400 helicopters in its fleet. “The safety of our soldiers is the top priority of the military, and we will ensure that our aircraft remain safe and flyable,” an army spokesman said.
The Chinook is a heavy-duty utility helicopter used by both Regular and Special Army forces, carrying more than four dozen troops or cargo. It has been a major center of the Army’s helicopter fleet for over six decades. The Chinook is made by aerospace company Boeing.
(with inputs from ANI)