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    India Approves Purchase of Some 200 Russian Kamov Helicopters – Reports

    Indira Col: Altitude 5,764 metres. Kamov-226T Service Ceiling: 7000 metres.
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    India Approves Purchase of Some 200 Russian Kamov Helicopters – Reports

    Modi is a politician. I wouldn't put too much weight on the words of a politician. Anyway, my disapproval of Modi's actions are in the two threads. As far as this thread is concerned, I approve of his initiatives.
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    India Approves Purchase of Some 200 Russian Kamov Helicopters – Reports

    Perhaps you should follow the link and proceed with your rebuttal in the appropriate thread?
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    India Approves Purchase of Some 200 Russian Kamov Helicopters – Reports

    These two issues: http://defenceforumindia.com/forum/threads/bjp-cancels-meeting-with-dalai-lama-to-avoid-upsetting-china.67886/#post-1036178 http://defenceforumindia.com/forum/threads/the-worlds-next-big-trading-block-may-be-india.67899/#post-1036146
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    India Approves Purchase of Some 200 Russian Kamov Helicopters – Reports

    This is the best part of this article. I cannot wait to see these Kamovs rolling out of Indian factories. Even if they are assembled from kit, that is better than importing fully built. More local jobs, and part of the MoD budget gets injected back into India. Modi is doing a lot of things...
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    India Approves Purchase of Some 200 Russian Kamov Helicopters – Reports

    Sir, political considerations might have played a role, as it happens in many such purchases. However, even if we set that aside, and look at it from the technical point of view, the coaxial rotor system is a major technical advantage as it gives the helicopter (1) more stability in windy...
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