| No. 143 Helicopter Unit | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 June 2022 - Present |
| Country |  Republic of India |
| Branch |  Indian Air Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Jodhpur AFS |
| Nickname | "Dhanush" |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | HAL Prachand |
No. 143 Helicopter Unit (Dhanush) is a helicopter unit of theIndian Air Force and is equipped withHAL Prachand based atJodhpur AFS.[1]
143 Helicopter Unit, is the latest attack helicopter unit of theIndian Air Force. It is the first unit to be equipped with the indigenously developedHAL Prachand attack helicopter.[2]The unit was raised on 1 June 2022 and started receiving the initial lot of helicopters from 18 July, 2022. The unit officially inducted 4 HAL Prachand on 3 October, 2022.[3]
The unit will be tasked to carry out mainly ground attack missions. Prachand also has limited aerial combat capability. Armed withM621 cannon onNexter THL-20 turret,ATAM,FZ275 LGR rockets andDhruvastra anti-tank guided missiles, the helicopter is well versed in carrying out varied operations duties.[2]
| Aircraft | From | To | Air Base |
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| HAL Prachand | 3 October 2022 | Present | Jodhpur AFS[4] |
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