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For many years, the United States has been trying to knock Russia out of the world market of military products, considering Moscow as its main competitor. Taking advantage of the beginning of its own, Washington imposed comprehensive sanctions on the Russian Federation, which seriously hinders cooperation with customers, including those already operating Russian products.
- it says in the Zona Militar edition.
As indicated, these rotorcraft are used in South America in Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela and Argentina. The condition of the fleet of these helicopters varies by country.
- it is noted in the publication.
Things are relatively good in Peru, which has its own facilities for the restoration of the Mi-8/17 in the face of a modern repair plant located in the city of La Jolla. We are talking about the Army Aviation Maintenance Center (CEMAE), which was created as a result of the implementation of the industrial competence transfer program agreed with Rosoboronexport during the purchase of 24 Mi-171SH-P for the country's army in 2013.
CEMAE is located in a desert area, covering an area of 125 hectares, has a runway, seven hangars for helicopters to accommodate various specialized work, repair shops and laboratories, a test site and other facilities.
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- it is explained in the publication, referring to a regional natural phenomenon with negative consequences for life, which, in particular, leads to equipment failure.
CEMAE, along with other Mi-8/17 maintenance facilities, allows Peru to autonomously restore helicopters.
- the publication says.
The point is that sooner or later complex parts and assemblies will have to be replaced or repaired. Under the conditions of sanctions, it will be difficult to do this.
- it is noted in the publication.