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6th November 2011 | 15:06

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pedje

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Russian inventiveness

Check out this new helicopter.. the Maslov Rumas Guppy A 245

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looks like something completely new in its class..

They expect to certify the model before the end of 2012.

6th November 2011 | 15:45

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squib66

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So is it flying?

The website doesn't seem to have been touched in 2 years.

6th November 2011 | 22:04

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heliduck

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Can't wait to be the first to hitch a long line to that "flying wagon" & give it a go. On second thoughts, I'll go last.

7th November 2011 | 01:12

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carsickpuppy

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Has any company tried this before? A smaller version of the successful (based on longevity) Boeing models seems like a great plan. I hope it works out for them.