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Four Russian-made modernized Mi-25 Hind-D attack helicopters have joined the Peruvian Air Force 2010121.
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Four
Russian-made modernized Mi-25 Hind-D attack helicopters have joined the
Peruvian Air Force. |
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Four
Mil Mi-25 Hind D attack helicopters, modernized in Russia, have joined
the Peruvian Air Force to boost its combat capability in the fight against
terrorism and drug trafficking. The helicopters have been assembled in
Peru by Russian specialists after their transfer from Russia. They are
part of a $20-mln upgrade deal involving seven Mi-25s, whose service life
has been extended by seven years. |
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Peruvian
Defense Minister Pedro Cateriano, who inspected the overhauled helicopters
at the La Joya air base in the southern region of Arequipa, stressed that
these were attack helicopters, although they retained troop transport
capability. The Mi-25s will be deployed in November in the area of Valle de los Rios Apurimac, Ene and Mantaro (Vraem) where the fight against militant groups and drug-trafficking is hampered by rugged terrain, the jungles, and high elevation. Mi-25s proved to be very effective in combat engagements in the Andes. Mi-25 is an export version of Russia’s Mi-24 Hind attack helicopter, called by Soviet and Russian pilots ‘the flying tank’ due to its heavy armor and formidable firepower. Peru has a total of 16 Mi-25 and Mi-35P helicopters in service with the country’s air force. |
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