Transport Helicopters To Be Overhauled For Afghan Use

January 14 2011

Hungary

Hungarian officials have decided to upgrade at least two Mi-17 helicopters for use in Afghanistan, Defense News reports.

The cost of the total project, including the overhaul, a two-year deployment and post-deployment refurbishment, is estimated at about $120 million, said Ministry of Defense officials.

The government expects to finance 60 percent to 80 percent of the project, defense officials said. Up to $19.5 million will come from NATO's Multinational Helicopter...

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