Combat Mi-17 Helicopters Purchased From Russia to Be Presented at Indian Parade

On January 26th, at the parade in New Delhi on the occasion of the Republic Day, the public will for the first time see combat Mi-17 helicopters purchased from Russia, the influential "Times of India" newspaper reported on Thursday.

According to the country's defense ministry, India purchased from Russia 40 multipurpose all-weather Mi-17 helicopters. Their delivery was completed in 2002 and at present they are in the inventory of the country's Air Forces.

Mi-17 helicopters have unique tactical technical characteristics and a set of weapons that allow them to fly at the minimal height and strike different targets, including military equipment, fortified facilities and bridges, with high precision.