Indian helicopters helped war against militants in Afghanistan: US General

[mkb95]

The three Mi-35 Indian multi-role helicopters donated to Afghanistan have made a big difference in the offensive against militants in the war-torn country, the outgoing commander of US forces in Afghanistan has said.

“They do have three Mi-35s (sic) – really Mi-24s and Mi-35s from India. They’ll have a fourth one coming in pretty soon that will add to their inventory as well and that’ll make a great difference,” Gen John Campbell told members of the House Armed Services Committee during a Congressional hearing on Afghanistan on Tuesday.

The Mi-35, a comprehensive upgrade of the Mi-24, is a versatile helicopter gunship with troop carrying capabilities.

Campbell, who has commanded US and international forces in Afghanistan for the past 18 months, is expected to retire.
Lieutenant General John Nicholson has been chosen by President Barack Obama to replace Campbell.

In January, three multi-role Mi-35 attack helicopters donated by India were inducted into the Afghan Air Force, giving the country’s security forces a much-needed lethal teeth against militant groups like the Taliban.

The Indian gift to Afghanistan has been hailed by the people and government of Afghanistan, and also by the US.

Campbell’s remarks on India’s donation of attack helicopters came in response to a question from Congressman Rob Wittman who wanted to know about the capabilities of the Afghan Air Force.

The three helicopters were handed over to Afghanistan during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kabul in December last year. The fourth helicopter is expected to be delivered soon.

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[Skull and Bones]

With 3, they're kicking ***. What will happen if they gets their hands on 20?

 

[$@rJen]

very positive news... i hope we give the rest of the gun ships to Afghanistan once we start to induct Apaches

 

[Archie]

With 3, they're kicking ***. What will happen if they gets their hands on 20?

Delivery of the rest depends on the delivery schedule of Apaches to India
If Boeing delivers all 22 by 2018
Then India will hand over the remaining Mi35 by then

 

[Dandpatta]

Mil choppers were operating even during Soviet invasion and the Mujahideen were pretty successful in depleting the Afghan air force down to junk. It all comes down to will and quality of pilots and adequate anti-missile hardware.

 

[Tuchha]

Mil choppers were operating even during Soviet invasion and the Mujahideen were pretty successful in depleting the Afghan air force down to junk. It all comes down to will and quality of pilots and adequate anti-missile hardware.

Mujahids destroyed approximately 1200 Helicopters during the Soviet occupation, this was all possible as they got shit load of Stingers / Manpads. Not possible now days for rouge elements to bring down helis like a fly.

 

[Eminent Mainstream Media]

Mujahids destroyed approximately 1200 Helicopters during the Soviet occupation, this was all possible as they got shit load of Stingers / Manpads. Not possible now days for rouge elements to bring down helis like a fly.

 

[Major Shaitan Singh]

 

[Abingdonboy]

Are these really the former IAF Hinds?