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Old 31st Dec 2012, 17:28
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keesje
 
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For the Chinese, the H-6K Super Badger + a serious cruise missile program would be a better investment.
From their helicopter and fighter programs, it seems they don't want to bed on one horse (like we do, JSF). Obviously they can afford it..

The H-6K already entered production but probably won't prevent the Hong-10s from entering production.

Meanwhile India keeps buying everywhere, unable to create aircraft themselves. Amazing seeing how many engineers from India work at e.g. Boeing and Airbus. Maybe the best go there? Or too much freedom/ democracy / too little fear?
India, Russia sign defence deals during Putin's visit

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