Key Facts
| Total Delivered: | 18 |
| Service Entry: | 1978 |
| Retirement: | In Service |
History
Seventeen HAL-built SA316B Alouette III were obtained from 1978 onwards. Initially 6 examples were ordered from HAL in 1978, the first two being received in May 1982. Additional examples were delivered in the mid 1990s. By 1998 a strength of 18 Chetaks had been achieved, with a planned total buy of 36 examples. The Chetak is used by 800, 841 and 848 Sqns.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CG 801 | May 1982 | last noted 2.90 | ||
| CG 802 | May 1982 | |||
| CG 803 | 1982 | last noted with CGAS 800 Feb 2001 | ||
| CG 804 | 1982 | last noted with CGAS 800 Feb 2001 | ||
| CG 805 | ? | |||
| CG 806 | ? | |||
| CG 807 | ? | last noted 4.91 | ||
| CG 808 | ? | last noted Apr 1991 | ||
| CG 809 | ? | last noted with CGAS 800 Feb 2001 | ||
| CG 810 | ? | |||
| CG 811 | ? | |||
| CG 812 | ? | |||
| CG 813 | ? | |||
| CG 814 | ? | last noted with CGAS 800 Feb 2001 | ||
| CG 815 | ? | last noted Nov 1999 | ||
| CG 816 | ? | |||
| CG 817 | ? |
Pictures
Chetak CG 801. (photo, Simon Watson)
More Information
References
- World Air Forces Directory 2002/03 (Mach III) p.269
- World Air Forces Directory 2004/05 (Mach III) p.300
Other Sources
To be added.