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First Russian MI-17 helicopters delivered to India

Moscow, Russia - Following an agreement signed in 2008

As anticipated by the local press (see AVIONEWS), India has received the first batch of helicopters Mil Mi-17B5, which landed at the airbase of the State of Punjab. The delivery meets the conditions outlined in a contract signed between Rosoboronexport and the Asian country in 2008, worth 1.354 billion dollars and the purchase of 80 aircraft. The batch consists of an updated version helicopters...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1134390
Rome, Italy, 09/30/2011 12:57
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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