헬리콥터 필리핀, 미국과 치누크 도입 논의

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필리핀이 Mi-17 도입계약을 취소하고 미국과 치누크 도입을 논의하네요. 블랙호크를 뽑을 줄 알았더니.. 

러시아와의 계약과 같은 금액으로 협상을 하고 있다고 하는데 계약금액 2억 2700만 달러였으니 최근 독일 구매가 기준으로는 3대를 살 수 있는 가격입니다. 60기를 43억 달러에 샀었죠. Mi-17은 16기 구매였는데 진짜로 CH-47을 사려나요? 중고기체를 넘겨주려나.. ( https://cafe.daum.net/NTDS/515G/3807 ) 

https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/31904-philippines-talks-us-chinook-helicopters

www.aerotime.aeroPhilippines eyes US Chinooks after scrapping Russian deal

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The Philippines is looking at buying heavy-lift Chinook helicopters from the United States after scrapping a deal for Russian military helicopters.  

The country’s former defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on July 27, 2022 that the Philippines had permanently dropped the $227 million deal to acquire 16 Russian military helicopters over possible US sanctions due to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.   

In a briefing reported by Reuters on August 15, 2022, Manila's ambassador to Washington said that the US was willing to do a deal for the same amount that the Philippines was due to spend on the Russian contract. 

"This cancellation of this contract is precipitated mainly by the war in Ukraine. While there are sanctions expected to come our way, from the United States and western countries, obviously it is not in our interest to continue and pursue this contract," Jose Manuel Romualdez was quoted as saying by Reuters. 

The Philippines is now negotiating with Russia on recovering a $38 million down payment for the 16 helicopters, he said.  

Any deal with the US would probably include maintenance, service and parts, the ambassador said.

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