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Russian Air Force purchases 10 MiG-31BM aircraft and 2 Mi-26 helicopters

Moscow, Russia - Orders could involve up to another 50 models of the same fighter

The Russian Air Force's Central Military District will receive its first 10 MiG-31BM interceptor fighter aircraft this year, as declared today 18/06/2012 by the District's press office. The delivery will involve the 10 interceptor fighters and 2 Mi-26 heavy transport helicopters. The Russian Air Force communicated that it means to take delivery of up to another 50 MiG-31BM by 2020, on the strength...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1142301
Rome, Italy, 06/18/2012 21:30
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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