Crash Landing: India's Ailing Chopper Fleet Takes Another Hit The Indian Army's Cheetah helicopter, a stalwart of high altitude operations since 1971, has once again proven itself to be a liability rather than an asset.
The recent crash near Leh resulted in only minor injuries to the three occupants, but it serves as a stark reminder that India's ageing fleet of military helicopters is on its last legs.
The Cheetah's single engine and outdated design have been well documented limitations over the years.