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First flight of Boeing's AH-6i helicopter

Washington, USA - Studied for the international market

Boeing today announced that the AH-6i light attack/reconnaissance helicopter successfully completed its first flight on September 16, seven months after the company started work on the prototype aircraft. During the 36-minute flight the helicopter demonstrated its flight characteristics and several handling maneuvers. The experimental test pilots have subsequently flown the helicopter over the Arizona...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1109906
Rome, Italy, 10/07/2009 19:05
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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