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First Italian army ICH-47F Chinook military transport helicopter performs its maiden flight in Italy. | |||
AgustaWestland,
a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the first ICH-47F
Chinook for the Italian Army successfully accomplished its maiden flight
on June 24th at Vergiate in Italy. The aircraft took to the air for 15
minutes, performing as expected whilst carrying out basic handling tests
and main systems checks. |
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![]() First ICH-47F Chinook for the Italian Army successfully accomplished its maiden flight on June 24th at Vergiate in Italy. |
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This
ICH-47F Chinook is the first of an order for 16 units plus four options
placed by the Italian MoD Procurement Agency (ARMAEREO). The contract
also includes a five year logistic support service. The delivery of the
first aircraft is planned in early 2014 with final deliveries in 2017.
The ICH-47Fs will be operated by the Italian Army Aviation 1st Regiment
"Antares" based in Viterbo and they will replace the 40 CH-47C
Chinooks that have been in service since 1973. |
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