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US pips Russia as 'lowest bidder' for heavy-lift 15-chopper deal - The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The US is now all set to bag yet another mega Indian defence deal, with the iconic Boeing-manufactured Chinook heavy-lift helicopters emerging as the cheaper option than its strong contender the Russian Mi-26 choppers.
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Defence ministry sources said the commercial bid for the twin-rotor Chinook, which has seen recent actionin Iraq and Afghanistan , has emerged as the "L-1 (lowest bidder)" in comparison to the Mi-26 after both the huge helicopters passed the extensive technical field trials conducted by Indian AirForce (IAF).
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"The present contract is for 15 such multi-mission helicopters. The Chinook bid was lower both in terms of initial direct acquisition cost as well as life cycle cost. The contract negotiation committee will now finalize the deal for the Chinook," said a source.
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Known for their powerful contra-rotating tandem rotors, Chinooks are being operated by around 20 countries for heavy-lift assault, troop movement, logistics support, aerial battle field recovery and special operations.
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Capable of being refuelled mid-air forextended range, a Chinook can carry 55 combat-ready troops or over 11,100 kg of logistical supplies or weight.
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This is the second time that American helicopters have outclassed - both technically and commercially - their Russian counterparts in recent months. As reported earlier, India is getting ready to order 22 heavy-duty Apache attack helicopters for around $1.4 billion.
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Boeing's AH-64D Apache Longbow met all ASQRs (air staff qualitative requirements) but its contender the Russian Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant's Mi-28 Havoc had failed to pass muster during the field trials held by IAF.
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Overall, the Indian armed forces are looking to induct as many as 900 helicopters in the coming decade, including 440 light-utility andobservation, naval multi-role (90), light combat (65), heavy-duty attack (22), medium-lift (139) and heavy-lift (15), among others. Several of these procurement and production projects are meandering through the long-winding acquisition process.
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The US is increasingly bagging deals in the lucrative Indian defence market, having already notched up military sales worth over $8 billion in the last few years. These include the $4.1 billion contract for 10 C-17 Globemaster-III strategic airlift aircraft, $2.1 billion foreight P-8I maritime patrol aircraft and $962 million for six C-130J "Super Hercules" planes. Negotiations are being finalized for acquiring six more C-130J as well as four more P-8I aircraft.
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There was a lot of heart burn in the US after its F-16 and F/A-18 fighters lost out to the French Rafale in the almost $20 billion MMRCA (medium multi-role combat aircraft) project to supply 126 jets to IAF , which is in the final commercial negotiations stage.
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Good .... I prefer if we get some western, esp US technologies.

We already are familiar with pretty much everything Russia has had to offer.
 
Russia has done Lot for us in Past ex: 1971 War, & I don't think any other country would do it for anyone....At times, Russia has Inflated the Prices of Procurement's after signing the Deals and Delay is Inevitable....I hope we can Work out on these things with Russia...................Apparently, that can be one of the Reason why we are inclining towards US OF A.... US OF A has best Technology to Offer.... I'm not sure, if they'll Transfer the Technology to US but Russian dose that....

I Hope in Near Further, We Become Manufacturer & not only remain Buyer............And We should buy the things which are best for our National Interest.... :)
 
finally india-russia friendship is going to end
the only last hope for russian is il-78 tender and 197 helos
but they have no chance
 
finally india-russia friendship is going to end
the only last hope for russian is il-78 tender and 197 helos
but they have no chance

197 helos also gone. They also selling aero engine to pak. Just because they missed some deals,friendship ends? This is bizarre...
 
finally india-russia friendship is going to end
the only last hope for russian is il-78 tender and 197 helos
but they have no chance

Then who gonna replace India?

Pakistan cant even dream about it... our single deal cost more den your budget
 
Get ready.... Just wait and watch how russia will increase the weapons cost which india already buying.... Mark my word. Russia is getting frustated.... They not letting india choose what we want. When we choose than russia finds a way to increase the cost of other weapons we purchasing from them.... If india dont warn russia now than they will keep treating india this way.... Look at uk, italy etc etc. They dont respect india because india too soft. Its good we being soft but what russia doing is putting pressure on poor indians pocket.... Its our tax money....
 
finally india-russia friendship is going to end
the only last hope for russian is il-78 tender and 197 helos
but they have no chance
The ongoing deals for the MTA,5th gen fighters, IN MIG-29Ks and IAF MIG-29UPG don't count?? This alone amounts to almost $50 BILLION USD- this should keep them happy for a while to say the least.
 
197 helos also gone. They also selling aero engine to pak. Just because they missed some deals,friendship ends? This is bizarre...

That's the definition of friendship, Pakistani style.

If they hold a legitimate tender and a European company/US company ever won the contract, the Chinese would be pissed.

Of course, they cannot hold a tender anymore though for obvious reasons.
 
That's the definition of friendship, Pakistani style.

If they hold a legitimate tender and a European company/US company ever won the contract, the Chinese would be pissed.

Of course, they cannot hold a tender anymore though for obvious reasons.

I don't think chinese will be pissed. They will get a first hand experience, to build one of their own version (china-nook).
 
I don't think chinese will be pissed. They will get a first hand experience, to build one of their own version (china-nook).

I am talking about a hypothetical scenario where they were to adopt a defense policy like ours where the best performing gear wins.
 
finally india-russia friendship is going to end
the only last hope for russian is il-78 tender and 197 helos
but they have no chance

India China Bilateral trade ~$75B
Pak China Bilateral trade ~$14B
Going by your logic Indo-China relations are 5 times better then Pak-China relationship :undecided:

There is difference between Friendship and Business
Friendship is not always give and take; Russia helped India in those times when we had nothing to offer
India & Russia are friends for ever
 
India China Bilateral trade ~$75B
Pak China Bilateral trade ~$14B
Going by your logic Indo-China relations are 5 times better then Pak-China relationship :undecided:

There is difference between Friendship and Business
Friendship is not always give and take; Russia helped India in those times when we had nothing to offer
India & Russia are friends for ever

"There are no permanent friends or enemies in politics."

- Chanakya

India & Russia will be business partners forever...maybe:azn:
 

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