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Airbus Military: CN-235 aircraft delivered to the US Coast Guard

Seville, Spain - More than 230 airplanes are currently being operated by 29 countries

The US Coast Guard has exercised a contract option to purchase the service’s 18th HC-144A Ocean Sentry Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The HC-144A is based on the Airbus Military CN-235 tactical airlifter and is delivered by prime-contractor EADS North America. More than 230 CN-235 aircraft are currently being operated by 29 countries. The option is part of a contract awarded in July 2010 for three a...

fra/pec - 1149554
Rome, Italy, 02/06/2013 16:30
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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