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2004-09 - 0933.PDF
DEFENCE EXPORTS VLADIMIR KARNOZOV / MOSCOW Yemen close to placing Ka-52 order Meanwhile, Kamov design bureau changes tack with Turkey's 80-helicopter requirement and offers customised Ka-50 member of the RSK MiG group of companies, which also received a 2003 contract to supply Yemen with six MiG-29SMT fighters. Payments for the Ka-52 purchase will be delayed until Russia completes deliveries of the fighters. Another 14 MiG-29s delivered in 2002-03 will be upgraded to the SMT standard from 2005. The Ka-52 is a development of Kamov is close to securing its first export customer for the Ka-52 Alligator two-seat reconnaissance and attack helicopter, with Yemen believed near to finalising a $150 million contract for 12 aircraft. Confirming that a deal is being discussed with an undisclosed coun try, RSK MiG general director Vladi mir Toryanin says a contract could be signed next month. Kamov is a NEGOTIATIONS Kamov eyes Chilean exports Sources within the Chilean embassy in Moscow have confirmed the country is considering acquiring Kamov Ka-27 utility and Ka-31 naval helicopters to equip its ships and shore bases. Chile is also discussing the possible acquisition of Ka-226 or Ka-32A fire- fighting helicopters, with co-production to be negotiated as part of an offset agreement for the military aircraft. Chile is believed to have been offered the production of cabin sections for the helicopters. Meanwhile, Russia's Rosoboronexport state armaments agency has delivered nine Kamov Ka-31 helicopters to the Indian navy. The aircraft is equipped with a 360° surveil lance radar that can track up to 20 targets to a range of 250km (135nm). Kamov's single-seat Ka-50 Black Shark attack helicopter. The Russian air force plans to buy 12 Ka-52s this year for command and control duties, but has yet to sign a produc tion contract. Kamov design bureau chief Vineamin Kasyannikov says a new offer is also being prepared follow ing Turkey's decision to abandon a tender for 145 attack helicopters (Flight International, 25-31 May). The Ka-50-2 Erdogan promoted by Kamov/Israel Aircraft Industries was second choice to meet this requirement, behind the US Bell Helicopter AH-1Z King Cobra. Kamov is believed to have dropped the Ka-50-2 from Turkey's 80 aircraft contest, in favour of pro moting a customised variant of the Ka-50 without Israeli involvement. Yemen is looking to buy 12 Alligator helicopters under a $150 million deal 22 8-14 JUNE 2004 FLIGHT INTERNATIONAL www.fliqhtinternational.com
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