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BAE Systems announces order for 12 Eurofighter aircraft from Oman

London, United Kingdom - The agreement, which includes 8 Hawk trainer jets, has a value of 3.1 billion Euro

Confirming the rumours which leaked in the past days, BAE Systems announced on Friday 21 December 2012 it reached an agreement with Oman for the supply of twelve Eurofighter Typhoon fighters and of eight Hawk advanced trainer aircraft, for an operation with an overall value of 2.5 billion pounds (3.1 billion Euro or 4.1 billion dollars). Deliveries are expected to commence in 2017. Oman becomes...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1148500
Rome, Italy, 12/21/2012 12:15
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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