Russia hopes that upgrades to the Mi-26, now undergoing flight trials, will help boost the helicop-I mter's chances in an Indian air force competition. The Mi-26T2 is up against Boeing's CH-47F Chinook; the order is expected to be for 15 rotorcraft. The -26T2 incorporates improvements based on the operational experience of the previous Mi-26 variants, say officials from Rostvertol, the manufacturer.
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