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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Russia hopes to win Indian copter tender


Russia is hoping to win a tender for the delivery of 15 heavy-lift helicopters to the Indian Air Force, state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport said.

Russia is facing a stiff US competition in the tender, as both the Russian upgraded Mi-26T2 Halo and the Boeing Chinook CH-47F had qualified in the technical trials and their financial bids, covering the initial acquisition cost as well as the lifecycle costs, were opened in September.

The Mi-26T2 is the world’s largest helicopter featuring an upgraded new glass cockpit, advanced airborne radio-electronic equipment and navigation system.

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