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French-Russian common project for heavy helicopter

Paris, France - The announcement during "Paris-Le Bourget air show"

France and Russia might build together a heavy-lift helicopters within a joint project, Russian military cooperation service chief Alexander Fomin announced today at "Paris Air Show 2009", Paris-Le Bourget from June 15 to 21. The new aircraft would be developed basing on the Mil Mi-26T Halo, capable to carry up to 20 tons of cargo. Fomin added that other European countries might participate to the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1105812
Rome, Italy, 06/15/2009 16:14
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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