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Japan will develop new helicopter by 2017

Tokyo, Japan - Kawasaki Heavy Industries is looking for partners

Japan plans to begin operations with its new KHI UH-X helicopter by the fiscal year 2017. The helicopter, designed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, aims to replace the current Bell/Fuji UH-1J Huey. "The design will be done by Japanese industry, but it has not been decided which companies will participate in this programme other than Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The UH-X will be introduced for the replacement...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1141384
Rome, Italy, 05/29/2012 13:57
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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