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Chile insists on Russian Mi-17 helicopters

Santiago, Chile - Despite US pressure

Chile will go on in its intention to purchase Russian-made multi-role Mil Mi-17 Hip helicopters, despite US pressure to make the country's air force change its mind, Russian "RIA Novosti" press agency reported today quoting Carolina Toha, spokeswoman for the Chilean government. In a first time Chile decided to buy American S-70A Black Hawk helicopters, but after seeing that Russia would offer its...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1106999
Rome, Italy, 07/10/2009 14:57
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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