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Second batch of Sokol combat helicopters delivered to the Philippine Air Force 3011121.
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PZL-Swidnik,
an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce that the second batch
of Sokol helicopters in combat utility configuration has been delivered
to the Philippine Air Force. The two additional helicopters follow the
four Sokols delivered by PZL-Swidnik to the customer in February 2012.
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 Polish helicopter W-3A Sokol |
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The
second batch of Sokols are part of a contract signed with the Philippine
Air Force in 2010. The contract includes a total of eight Sokol helicopters
plus ground support equipment, spare parts, support services and training
for aircrew and maintainers. The remaining two helicopters will be delivered
in early 2013. “This delivery marks an important program milestone for both PZL-Swidnik and the Philippine Air Force. The outstanding capabilities of the Sokol helicopter and its ability to perform a wide range of roles will further enhance the capabilities of the Philippine Air Force” said Nicola Bianco, Managing Director, PZL-Swidnik S.A. The two helicopters, produced in Swidnik, were transported from Jasionka Airport near Rzeszow to Clark Air Base near Manila onboard one of the world’s largest cargo airplanes - An-124 Ruslan. With over 60 years of experience and having produced over 7400 helicopters, PZL-Swidnik is the only Polish OEM with the capabilities to undertake helicopter research, design, development, system integration, manufacturing, support, training and upgrades. The company’s range of rotorcraft can perform the complete spectrum of commercial and government roles. PZL-Swidnik is also a major industrial partner in the aerospace market, supplying aerostructures to many of the world’s leading helicopter and aircraft manufacturers. PZL-Swidnik has been an AgustaWestland company since 2010. |
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