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Australia: Raaf upgrades helicopter fleet

After 33 years S-70A-9 Black Hawk will retire by 2021

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) combat helicopter fleet is undergoing a period of significant change. The old aircraft will be decommissioned soon and will be replaced by new ones. Only the NHI MRH-90 Taipan fleet -developed by the European NHIndustries- will remain intact for the time being.The S-70A9 Black Hawk will retire by 2021. It is an aircraft that has a long career of 33 years and over...

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Sydney, Australia, 11/19/2021 15:45
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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