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Boeing believes in its CH-47F helicopter

Delhi, India - The American company is sure of winning the India's competition

Boeing seems to be convinced that its heavy twin-rotor CH-47F Chinook helicopter will win the Indian competition for 15 heavy lift aircraft. The main competitor in this tender is the over-sized Mil Mi-26, currently the largest helicopter in the world. Flight trials for both the helicopters have been completed and many proposals have been submitted to the ministry of defence. Boeing has said its...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1139264
Rome, Italy, 04/02/2012 15:57
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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