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2015-02-02 Iraq

Iraq receives new batch of Mi-28 helicopters

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Posted by Steve White 2015-02-02 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 An existing Russian contract, perhaps not too unlike the NASA's Russian booster rocket or existing nuclear R&D and construction contracts with Iran. Washington putting people to work in the other Red States.

Posted by Besoeker 2015-02-02 01:15|| 2015-02-02 01:15|| Front Page Top

#2 Wonder why they can't buy American helicopters?

Because, given the level of tech support available in Iraq, Russian are actually better?

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2015-02-02 04:00|| 2015-02-02 04:00|| Front Page Top

#3 I would agree that in the hands of the Iraqis, Russian equipment makes more sense.

The Russian stuff is designed for harsh conditions and lousy maintenance, dirt, rocks, mud, and indifference. The US made stuff actually needs a real mechanic while the Russian stuff could be maintained by a 5-year old with a can opener and a good supply of duct tape.

Posted by mystic 2015-02-02 06:48|| 2015-02-02 06:48|| Front Page Top

#4 ...have to go to war with the army you got. Buckskins vs Buck Rogers.

Posted by Procopius2k 2015-02-02 09:51|| 2015-02-02 09:51|| Front Page Top

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