| Nepalese Army Air Service | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1965 - present |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Branch | Nepal Army |
| Type | Army aviation |
| Role | Battlefield support and transport |
| Size | 500 |
| Part of | Military |
| Garrison/HQ | Kathmandu Surkhet Dipayal |
| Engagements | Nepalese Civil War |
Aircraft
This is a list of currently-active aircraft in use with the Nepalese Army Air Service:
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | Versions | In service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aérospatiale SA 316 Alouette III |  France | light utility helicopter | 4 | Upgraded | |
| Mil Mi-17 |  Russia | transport helicopter | 4 | Upgraded for "hot and high" conditions | |
| Eurocopter AS 350 Ecureuil | France | Light utility helicopter | 2 | Upgraded | |
| Eurocopter AS 332 Super Puma | France | utility helicopter | AS 332L | 2 | Stretched civil version with uprated engines, lengthened fuselage, more cabin space, increased fuel capacity and airline like interior. |
| HAL Dhruv |  India | Utility helicopter | 4 | Improved | |
| Aérospatiale Lama | India | light utility helicopter | 4 | Indian license-produced SA 315B variant by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited called Cheetah | |
| Mil Mi-17 Hip-H | Russia | transport helicopter | 5 | 2 delivered free of charge from UK and 3 bought by Nepal government; one of the MI-17 helicopters got damaged in April 2006 during clashes in Sarlahi District between security forces and the Maoist People's Liberation Army. It has been repaired. |
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