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| India-Pakistan |
| India close to buying $1bn more in Russian helicopters |
| 2011-11-14 |
| India is close to finalizing a second contract with Russia for another 59 Mi-17V-5 tactical transport helicopters after the phased delivery of the first 80 of these choppers began this fall, The Times of India reported on Sunday. In November, India took the delivery of the first batch of 80 Mi-17V-5 helicopters ordered under a $1.345 billion deal in 2008. The Mi-17V-5 is designed for utility cargo work and can carry up to 36 passengers or four tons. |
| Posted by:Pappy |
| #2 I understand its a handy piece of equipment for the price, perhaps someone more familiar could add. |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2011-11-14 20:49 |
| #1 The fact that the Obama administration has dissed the Indians on multiple occasions of late has absolutely no relevance to this decision, I'm sure. |
| Posted by: lotp 2011-11-14 17:55 |