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Old 8th May 2009, 17:32
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aseanaero
 
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Is Bell trying to finally kill off the B-47 ?

I noticed on the Bell website the price of new main rotor blades have jumped from $42,000 each in 2008 to $179,000 EACH in 2009 !

047-110-250-021 BLADE,MR (HR) EA 42,640.00

047-110-250-021 BLADE,MR (HR) EA 179,047.00

What's the justification in such a hefty price rise other than finally trying to get users to move on to later model helis due to higher parts costs ?

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