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Russian air force doubles its Mi-26T fleet

Rome, Italy - Other 22 new helicopters for the period until 2015

Russian air force will double its Mi-26T fleet by buying other 22 new helicopters for the period until 2015. Through the purchase, the total group of the super-heavy transport helicopters will reach 45 ones; further, if they add 7 means, which are awaiting repair now, the total number will get to 52 units. The MI-26T helicopters, with a range of about 1,000 km, will be used for local redeployment...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1135065
Rome, Italy, 10/25/2011 12:22
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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