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Ka-29 and Ka-27M deliveries continue
Deliveries of modernised Ka-27 and Ka-29 helicopters continue to the Russian Navy with the Pacific Fleet receiving new units at two naval air bases stationed in the Primorsky Krai and Kamchatka.
The latest delivery comprised one modernised Kamov Ka-27M multipurpose helicopter and two Ka-29 helicopters. The three aircraft have undergone scheduled intermediate overhaul and were modernised at the Kumertau aircraft enterprise.
The Russian Ministry of Defence said the navy will begin operations with the upgraded aircraft shortly.
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