posted on Feb, 23 2004 @ 12:22 PM
WASHINGTON - $8 billions down the drain.
Today, the US ARMY decided to CANCEL the RAH-66 Comanche Stealth helicopter program. Although the decision didn't came as a surprize to many, it
still remains one of the biggest cancellations in the history of the US army.
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The Army has decided to cancel its Comanche helicopter program, a multi-billion-dollar project to build a new-generation chopper for armed
reconnaissance missions, officials said Monday
The contractors for Comanche are Boeing Co. and Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.
With about $8 billion already invested in the program, and the production line not yet started, the cancellation is one of the largest in the history
of the Army. It follows the Pentagon's decision in 2002 to cancel the Crusader artillery program -- against the wishes of Army leaders.
Pentagon officials said a public announcement was planned for Monday afternoon.
Related ATS discussions
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Related websites
Air-Attack.com fact sheet
AboveTopSecret.com
GlobalSecurity.org
Boeing.com
Army-technology.com
[Edited on 23-2-2004 by Zion Mainframe]
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