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Tuesday, November 08, 2011

India takes delivery of first of 80 Mi-17s

Mi-17 HipIndia has taken delivery of the first batch of 80 Mi-17V-5 tactical transport helicopters ordered under a $1.345 billion deal in 2008, Russian arms sales agency Rosoboronexport said on Tuesday.

The helicopters are being built by Russian Helicopters' Kazan Helicopter Factory (KVZ) subsidiary.

The Mi-17V-5 is designed for utility cargo work and can carry up to 36 passengers or four tons. The machine features advanced multifunction cockpit displays and upgraded TV3-117VM engines.

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