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Airbus Military reveals new gunship airplane programme

Toulouse, France - It could be the European reply to the American AC-130

Airbus Military, the military subsidiary of the well-known European aircraft-maker, is developing a new version of its CN-235 and C-295 tactical medium transport aircraft. The new version is expected to be an air gunship to provide heavy close support fire. The project, which seems to be a clear reply to the popular Lockheed Martin AC-130 gunship, was born from the upgrade of two ex-Spanish air...

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Rome, Italy, 05/14/2012 16:30
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