Six more copters ordered by the Air Force will be delivered by September, the company said in a statement here.
Air-Vice Marshal M Bahadur received the first batch of choppers at HAL’s helicopter division from its design and development director N C Agarwal.
The Cheetal is an upgraded version of the Cheetah helicopter.
Bahadur said that the Cheetals would enhance the Air Force’s operational capabilities, especially in high altitudes.
“We have faith in HAL and hope it will continue to deliver and provide product support,” he noted.
The more versatile chopper can be used in multiple roles, including search and rescue and high altitude missions.
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