| No. 157 Helicopter Unit | |
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| Active | 2013 - Present |
| Country |  Republic of India |
| Branch |  Indian Air Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Barrackpore AFS |
| Nickname(s) | "Tarkshya" |
| Motto(s) | No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | Mil Mi-17V5 |
No. 157 Helicopter Unit is a Helicopter Unit and is equipped with Mil Mi-17V5 and based at Barrackpore Air Force Station. [1]
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