Today IN083 proudly stands in the NAM, while another Hughes, the IN081 is preserved at the NIAT in Cochin. The aircraft is in great condition. However it could do with being shifted indoors or under shelter. The Bubble shaped cabin of the Chopper is unique and difficult to procure. There is every danger of the cabin being affected by the sun and turning opaque. While panels and canopies can be replaced for the other helis like the Chetak or the Seaking, the Hughes is a rare bird, and the Perspex will be beyond replacement if it gets damaged.
