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Venezuela purchases 18 K-8 airplanes by China

Caracas, Venezuela - The first lot delivery in 2009

Caracas government will purchase 18 K-8 airplanes by China. As the general commander of the Aviation Luis José Berroterán Acosta explained during a press-conference in celebration of the 88th anniversary of the Air Force: “They are training airplanes able to deliver weaponry and carry on on board light bombs and missiles. They have a turbojet and they respect all the requirements assuring the pilot tra...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1096027
Rome, Italy, 10/31/2008 18:20
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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