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US Army's UH-72A Lakota helicopters reach 40,000 flight hours in operational services

Arlington, Usa - A total of 345 models are planned for acquisition by the Armed Force through 2015

The UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter, which is supplied by EADS North America, has surpassed the 40,000-flight hour milestone in operational service with the US Army and Army National Guard. Built at the company’s American Eurocopter facility in Columbus, Miss., a total of 138 Lakotas have been delivered to date for fielding to Army and Army National Guard units, which also includes five f...

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Rome, Italy, 10/28/2010 16:12
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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