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Russia to deliver an aircraft carrier to India

Moscow, Russia - The modernized "Admiral Gorshkov" will be ready by 2012

Russia will delivery the Kiev class "Admiral Gorshkov" aircraft, modernized, to the Indian navy by 2012, Vladimir Pakhomov, president of the Russian United Shipbuilding Corporation, said in an interview published today by the "Vremya Novostei" newspaper. After the renewal the ship will see its lifetime extended by further 30 years. "Almost 2,000 highly-qualified workers are currently involved in...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1103221
Rome, Italy, 04/21/2009 14:20
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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