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Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Algeria orders Super Lynx and Merlins

Italian newspapers are reporting that the Algerian Government has ordered Super Lynx and Merlin helicopters from AgustaWestland.

The helicopter manufacturer will not comment on the long-rumoured order, but RotorHUB understands it will cover four Super Lynx Mk 300s and six AW101 Merlins, worth around 400 million euros to be used on transport tasks and search and rescue.

A previous order for eight helicopters, worth 250 million euros was reportedly cancelled.

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