No. 158 Helicopter Unit, IAF

No. 158 Helicopter Unit
Active	10 December 2012 – present
Country	India
Branch	Indian Air Force
Type	Helicopter unit
Role	Transport and utility operations
Garrison/HQ	Phalodi Air Force Station
Nickname	"Silver Falcons"
Motto	Victory bestows on the virtuous
Equipment	Mil Mi-17V5
Aircraft flown
Attack	Mil Mi-17V5

No. 158 Helicopter Unit is a helicopter squadron of the Indian Air Force based at Phalodi Air Force Station, Rajasthan, India. The unit was established on 10 December 2012 and operates the Mil Mi-17V5 helicopters in transport and utility roles. ^[1]

History

The unit was raised as part of the Indian Air Force’s expansion of helicopter capabilities in the early 2010s, coinciding with the induction of the upgraded Mil Mi-17V5 fleet. Since its formation, the squadron has been involved in operational training, logistics, and support missions, particularly in desert and border regions.

Role and operations

The No. 158 Helicopter Unit primarily undertakes tactical transport, air maintenance, and humanitarian assistance missions. It is equipped to perform troop movement, cargo delivery, casualty evacuation, and other support tasks under diverse operational conditions.

Equipment

• Mil Mi-17V5 – multi-role medium-lift helicopter used for transport, assault support, and search and rescue operations.

Motto

The unit’s motto is Victory bestows on the virtuous.^{[ citation needed ]}

See also

• Indian Air Force
• List of Indian Air Force helicopter units
• Phalodi Air Force Station

References

1. "Squadrons and Helicopter Units". Bharat Rakshak. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 29 December 2025.

History

Aircraft

• Mil Mi-17V5