Six Russian helicopters reached SriLanka
| Six MI-171 helicopters from Russia reached Colombo last week. |
| SriLanka purchase 14 helicopters according to the corresponding contract for supplying the helicopters will be carried out on account of the Russian state credit 350 billion US$ given to Sri Lanka by Russia in 2010 for purchasing Russian armaments. Among the 14, six helicopters brought up to Colombo. Two AN 124 helicopters carried three helicopters each. Two Mi 171-E VIP helicopters were also among them. This helicopter includes satalight facilities. According to the sources 8 passengers will be able to travel in this and it would be use for the transportation activities of Lankan president. Furthermore four Mi 171 – SH helicopters handed over to SriLankan navy. Russian engineers and technicians have visited to SriLanka provide technical assistance to Lankan personals to operate the helicopters. |
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