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Old 3rd Dec 2011, 16:29
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Lets assume the Israeli's dig into their "Reserve" money and buy the 10-12 Aircraft they have indicated a need for to suppport their SpecOps units and Long Distance CSAR missions. Now who else in the area is going to ante up for the aircraft?

Previous cancelled orders or Letters of Intent might be reconsidered if the unit price is improved over those previously offered. I don't see the US Army or US Navy getting into the deal as they have committed all their funding on other airframes.

Likewise the USCG has opted for other choices in aircraft and ships.

It must be a tough sell for Bell....as they have a very expensive Pony.

Perhaps Saudi Arabia and Norway will dust off their old notes and see what the changes in cost have been. That would be a potential order book of up to 36 aircraft.
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