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German officials said other factors in the procurement included the lower per unit price of the CH-47, as well as fewer technical, time and financial risks associated with the platform.
.. the Chinook was chosen because of its affordability and European interoperability. The aircraft already is in use with regional allies Greece, Italy, the Netherlands and the UK.
...it would allow Berlin to buy the maximum number of aircraft out of a range previously billed as 45 to 60 copies. ... Officials stressed interoperability benefits with the Netherlands, in particular.
...it would allow Berlin to buy the maximum number of aircraft out of a range previously billed as 45 to 60 copies. ... Officials stressed interoperability benefits with the Netherlands, in particular.
German officials said other factors in the procurement included the lower per unit price of the CH-47, as well as fewer technical, time and financial risks associated with the platform.
.. the Chinook was chosen because of its affordability and European interoperability. The aircraft already is in use with regional allies Greece, Italy, the Netherlands and the UK.