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Old 03-05-2011, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by dragoon500ly View Post

$884 million for the Ground Combat Vehicle, this is the replacement vehicle for the M-113.

$1.4 billion for the CH-47F, purchase of 47 ac.

$1.5 billion for the UH-60M, purchase of 71 ac.
OK, Question one: Do they have a replacement lined up, or is this research into finding one for the M113?
Question two: Does this mean the old adage of if it doens't leak, don't fly in it, will no longer be a indicator of the safety of the Sh!thook?
And three, So... these won't get the name of CrashHawk one hopes?
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