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PICTURE: Bosnia and Herzegovina receives first upgraded Mi-8
By Antonio Prlenda
Bosnia and Herzegovina's air force and air defence has received its first overhauled and modernised Mil Mi-8 MTV-1 transport helicopter.
The aircraft having arrived at Rajlovac near Sarajevo after undergoing work at the Aviakon aviation repair plant in Konotop, Ukraine.
Under a contract signed with the Ukrspetsexport organisation, work will also be conducted on a further two Mi-8 MTV-1s - with these to be adapted to NATO standards.
© Antonio Prienda
Mil Mi-8 MTV-1 transport helicopter
The helicopter and receive night vision goggle-compatible cockpits, weather radars and Mode S transponders - and one Mi-17 VIP transport from Rajlovac, plus two older Mi-8Ts based at Zaluzani near Banja Luka.