India's Russian-made Mi-17 multirole helicopters and the US-purchased AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters are regularly engaged for joint missions.
Another instance of American equipment working in tandem Russian one - Apaches covering heliborne operation by Mi-17s. https://t.co/KFwAqDSkFD
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At the recent exercises, the armed rotorcraft covered those that performed the landing. An episode of their joint use was shown on the video.
The actions of the crews were greatly hindered by a large cloud of dust that rose, but everything went without any incidents.
India has traditionally been the largest buyer of the Mi-8/Mi-17 family of helicopters. It is known that the supply of "eights" began in 1971, and "seventeen" - in the mid-80s, and only they are currently still in operation.
Russian equipment has proven itself well in various conditions, including combat. With its help, it is possible to transfer cargo and personnel to the most inaccessible areas.
If necessary, helicopters can use guided and unguided missiles of various types, as well as bombs, suspended cannon containers.
As for the AH-64E, about two dozen of them were purchased. At the military parade on January 26, when the Republic Day was celebrated, they made a joint flight with the Mi-35 over the streets of the Indian capital - New Delhi.
The operation of Apache Guardian does not go without problems, last year it was reported about the emergency landing of one of them.
Alexei Brusilov, Alexei Moiseev
