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| Iran: Tehran buys Russian helicopters |
| 2008-10-04 |
| (AKI) - One of Russia's largest helicopter producers announced on Friday that is finalising a deal with Iran for the purchase of several helicopters. According to Russia's state news agency, RIA Novosti, the helicopter - the Kamov Ka-226T - would be used for civil rather than military purposes. However, the helicopter, which Iran is reportedly considering, has an interchangeable 'mission pod' that can turn it into a passenger, freight, search and rescue as well as patrol aircraft. Roman Chernyshev, director of Kamov said the helicopters would be for civil rather than military use and he expected to sign the contract by the end of the year. He also said that other Russian aircraft makers had already signed deals with the Islamic Republic, citing as an example, the expected delivery of 100 Tupolev TU-204 passenger airliners. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #6 "I was a member of the mile-high |
| Posted by: Frank G 2008-10-04 16:45 |
| #5 "I flew Aeroflot. Twice." She sounds like a spunky one, Mike. I'd say that remark qualifies her as an Honorary Rantburg Snarkette. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2008-10-04 16:37 |
| #4 AP- I'm with ya on the Russian techs...I was trying to impress my new bride once with stories of derring-do and adventure from my time in the USAF. She just looked at me and said, "I flew Aeroflot. Twice." Bravest girl I've ever known.:) Mike |
| Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2008-10-04 16:27 |
| #3 I'll lean toward option 1. Hopefully the mullahs will keep them separated from the Chinese techs. |
| Posted by: Pappy 2008-10-04 15:21 |
| #2 Gotta maintain them, Mike. That means one of two ways: 1. Russian techs do it, and you may live to fly another day. 2. Insh'Allah Aviation Services does it, and you can flip a coin for a preflight. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2008-10-04 13:38 |
| #1 ...This little beast appears to be a tough, capable ship that would come in pretty handy in the Iranian outback. The mullahs made a good choice for once. OTOH, I wouldn't be at all surprised to see it show up in a "We-Hate-The-Jews-Day" parade in Tehran as some fiendish new weapon. Mike |
| Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2008-10-04 07:41 |