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USA: VH-71A Kestrel presidential helicopter too expensive

Washington, USA - Controversy at the US Congress

The contract for Lockheed Martin and AgustaWestland to build VH-1A Kestrel helicopters for the US President at its site in Yeovil, Somerset, is being reviewed. The state's Congressional delegation sent a letter Thursday to Navy Secretary Donald C. Winter requesting a "Detailed report and briefing" on the VH-71A Kestrel helicopter, which is now expected to cost 11.2 billion dollars, nearly double...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1099930
Rome, Italy, 02/17/2009 16:51
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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