MSPO 2016: Polish attack helicopter contenders (video)

6th September 2016 - 14:00 GMT | by Gabriela Somarriba Rocha in London

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Poland has a requirement for a new attack helicopter to replace its ageing Mi-24 Hind fleet.

The Kruk (Raven) programme could see as many as 24-32 aircraft procured.

Contenders for the contract include: Airbus Helicopters' Tiger HAD, Bell Helicopter's AH-1Z Viper, Boeing's AH-64E Apache, and TAI's T-129 ATAK.

The OEMs chasing the contract will be seeking clarity at the MSPO exhibition this week.

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