On Kerala’s Shangumugham Beach, Fighter Helicopter On Display For Visitors

Mil Mi-8 is a medium twin-turbine helicopter.

Do you want to see a helicopter that was used in warfare up close? If yes, then simply visit Shangumugham beach (Kerala) for this rewarding opportunity. Not only can you view the helicopter, but you can also touch it and even take a selfie with it. The Air Force helicopter is being showcased at Shangumugham beach. The Department of Tourism has spearheaded this initiative, creating a platform for the exhibition. The helicopter is prominently displayed next to the Shangumugham beach mermaid sculpture. Following the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions, several individuals began visiting to see the helicopter. People of all ages, including children and adults, came to take pictures and videos. A Russian-made Mil Mi-8 helicopter, previously used by the Indian Air Force, is on display at Shangumugham.

Visitors can view it without any admission fee. Children are refrained from climbing on it. This exhibition also aims to demonstrate the strength of the Indian Army to the public. With the current holiday season underway, there’s a notable increase in visitors eager to see the helicopter.

The Mil Mi-8, known as the Hip by NATO, is a medium twin-turbine helicopter. It was initially designed by the Soviet Union in the 1960s and entered service with the Soviet Air Force in 1968. Nowadays, it is manufactured by Russia. Besides its primary function as a transport helicopter, the Mi-8 serves various other roles including as an airborne command post, armed gunship, and reconnaissance platform.

It holds the title of being the world’s most-produced helicopter, utilised by over 50 countries with a staggering number of over 17,000 units. As of 2015, when both the Mi-8 and its counterpart, the Mil Mi-17, are taken into account, these helicopters rank as the third most commonly used military aircraft globally.

The Ministry of Tourism, an important part of the Indian Government, takes charge of promoting and improving tourism across the country. It develops national policies and programs and supervises the initiatives of various government entities, state governments, and private organisations.

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