Updated 30 July 2019 at 21:45 IST
Wing Commander Tarun Chaudhri scripts history, becomes first IAF pilot to accomplish wingsuit skydive jump
Wing Commander Tarun Chaudhri has become the first-ever Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot to accomplish a wingsuit jump, from 8500 feet.
Wing Commander Tarun Chaudhri has become the first-ever Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot to accomplish a wingsuit jump, from 8500 feet.
The jump was undertaken by Wing Commander Tarun Chaudhri from a Mi-17 helicopter during the Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations in Jodhpur on July 21 and after a successful landing, he was hailed for achieving the milestone:
"Wg Cdr Tarun Chaudhri SC achieved a milestone by accomplishing WINGSUIT SKYDIVE JUMP on 21 July 19. This is the First IAF Wing Suit Skydive Jump by a pilot who has flown and captained the same type of helicopter," tweeted the Indian Air Force.
A wingsuit jump involves a person using a specially designed flying suit which is 'webbed' akin to the biological phenomenon found in some species to increase the surface area of their bodies so as to present a greater resistance to the air, and accordingly, glide laterally to an extent, all the while retaining some amount of maneuverability. As seen in a number of Hollywood movies such as Transformers 3, wingsuits could potentially be used for a degree of precision paradrop for tactical advantage.
Netizens were impressed by the stunning feat and flooded social media in praises of the Wing Commander.
Published By : Richa Mukherjee
Published On: 30 July 2019 at 15:49 IST