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Boeing Apache, Chinook, In Hunt For Indian Air Force Requirements

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Friday, October 30th, 2009

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Boeing [BA] recently said it has submitted two proposals to the Indian Air Force, offering the AH-64D Apache and the CH-47F Chinook for India's attack and heavy-lift helicopter competitions. India is seeking 22 attack helicopters and 15 transport helicopters and has not set a date to announce the winning proposals. "Boeing believes the Apache and Chinook helicopters are the most capable and cost-effective rotorcraft to meet India's defense and transport requirements," Vivek Lall, vice president and India country head for…

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