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Brazil opts for the Russian helicopters

Moscow, Russia - A deal worth USD 400 million

"Jane's Defence Weekly" English newspaper has made known the Brazilian Air Force is planning to purchase 30 Russian helicopters in the field of a contract that it will sign with "Rosoboronexport" Russian agency in these days. The deal worth about USD 400 million, and according to Brazilian military sources will be bought Mi-35 attack helicopters and multipurpose Mi-171. Brazil needs of attack...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 71768
Rome, Italy, 12/27/2006 13:46
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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