IAF selects Boeing's Apache Longbow combat helicopter for chopper tender

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has selected Boeing's Apache Longbow advanced attack helicopter for its combat chopper tender.
RIA Novosti news agency reported from Moscow Tuesday that the other competitor, Russia's Mi-28N Night Hunter, had lost the competition.
It quoted an unnamed Indian defence ministry source as saying that the US helicopter "showed better performance" while the Russian machine did not meet the tender requirements.
There was no confirmation here but well placed sources told India Strategic defence magazine that IAF's assessment report had been accepted. No details were given.
IAF has a tender for 22 combat helicopters with no options. But more would be required and should be ordered once the first few machines are delivered.
26/10/11 IANS/Economic Times

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