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  • India approves deals for Ka-31, AW101 helicopters

    08/10/2009 8:38:10 AM PDT · by sukhoi-30mki · 8 replies · 800+ views
    Flight Global ^ | 10/08/09 | Radhakrishna Rao
    India approves deals for Ka-31, AW101 helicopters By Radhakrishna Rao India's cabinet committee on security has approved the planned purchase of another five Kamov Ka-31 airborne early warning helicopters from Russia for an estimated Rp9.5 billion ($198 million). To join the Indian navy's five AEW-configured Ka-31s in providing radar picket services, the new aircraft will be equipped with E-801M Oko sensors, which can track up to 40 airborne and surface threats simultaneously. New Delhi has also finalised a plan to acquire 12 VVIP-configured AgustaWestland AW101 helicopters. The aircraft will be delivered with self-protection equipment capable of warding off missile threats.
  • New Russian Helicopter Presented At Farnborough Air Show

    07/21/2004 12:29:15 PM PDT · by knighthawk · 27 replies · 1,346+ views
    Novosti ^ | July 21 2004
    MOSCOW, July 21 (RIA Novosti) - A new Russian reconnaissance helicopter, Ka-31, has been presented to foreign delegations at the Farnborough 2004 international air show, reports Rosoboronexport, Russia's main arms exporter. Presenting the helicopter at Farnborough, Russian officials pointed out that many nations nowadays feel an acute need for lightweight reconnaissance aircraft, ones that could provide their armed forces with timely and accurate intelligence while also exercising control of sea, land, and aerial borders. And using large reconnaissance planes for these purposes may be too costly. According to its designers, the Ka-31 helicopter can be employed in both military and...