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PREMIUM: Russia stays optimistic about Ka-226T deal with India
There are some encouraging signs that the Kamov Ka-226T light utility helicopter is moving closer to serial production for India.
Accident resistance tests began in late 2020 on the fuel system, after the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant handed over two completed fuselages to Technodinamika Holding.
This followed remarks by Andrey Boginsky ...
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