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US Army justifies the Comanche programme cancellation

Washington, USA - But its advanced technological solutions will not be lost

US Army has tried to explain again why it has been decided to abandon the RAH-66 Comanche helicopter (see for details AVIONEWS). This chopper would not be able to face the new challenges in the modified strategical environment, while US Army would rather prefer to transfer funds which had been granted to this stealth helicopter for purchasing further Apaches and Black Hawks. Also proposals regarding...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 59092
Rome, Italy, 02/25/2004 16:50
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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