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Russia announces development of new AWACS plane

Moscow, Russia - Within 2016

Russian Air Force chief Colonel General Alexander Zelin announced today August 9 that the Country hopes to develop by 2016 a new aircraft AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System). The general told the press that the defense is waiting for the A-100 aircraft, made on the basis of the Il-476 transport aircraft with the PS90 engine and an extended flight range; also within 2013-2014 Russia will...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1132750
Rome, Italy, 08/09/2011 15:36
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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