Prague Picks Bell To Supply Attack, Utility Choppers
August 23 2019
The Czech government has selected Bell Helicopter to provide new attack and utility helicopters for the army, reports Radio Prague.
Under the anticipated US$622 million deal, Prague will acquire eight UH-1Y Venom utility and four AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, Defense Minister Lubomir Metnar said on Thursday.
A contract is expected to be finalized before the end of the year, with deliveries scheduled for 2023.
The Venom and Viper were chosen over Sikorsky's UH-60M Black Hawk....
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