School of Aeronautical Sciences Acquires
Chetak Helicopter
The Chetak Multipurpose Helicopter is an improved version of Alouette III and was awarded
civil airworthiness certificate on 12 Dec 1961. It has a tricycle type undercarriage and can
carry seven passengers including the pilots. The Helicopter Division of HAL, Bangalore
manufactures the versatile and Multipurpose Chetak Helicopters for Civil and Military
applications both for Domestic and International customers.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Basic Data
Empty Weight 1230 kg
Total AUW 970 kg
Rate of firing 11.020 meters
Max. range (Gun) 12.897 meters
Max. range (Rockets) 2.602 meters
Performance
Max. speed 210 kmph
Service Ceiling 5400 m
Range 290 km
Endurance 2 hrs 30 min