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Mil Mi-171E helicopter: China orders 55

Beijing, China - The variant is specifically designed for Middle East and Asian countries

A recent contract with China started the production of a new badge of Mil Mi-171E multi-role helicopters, the latest variant of the popular Mil Mi-17 helicopter, already Mil Mi-8 in the past. The type is a simple, reliable and powerful helicopter which made the fortune of its builder. Today, the Ulan Ude factory builds the type. The badge of 55 exemplars will be delivered directly to China. Each...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1144628
Rome, Italy, 08/22/2012 11:34
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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