Seven Mi-8s intended for Iraq military are sold to Poland instead

Poland's company Bumar has signed with Poland's Ministry of Defense a delivery contract for 7 helicopters Mi-8 which had undergone upgrading at St-Petersburg-based aircraft maintenance plant. Terms and conditions of the contract are kept secret.Rzeczpospolita reported, the helicopter delivered to Bumar earlier were planned to be re-sold by Bumar to Iraq. However, the Iraqi party declined to receive the helicopters and instead purchased 10 upgraded Mi-17s.The Mi-8 helicopter is fitted with a new, more powerful engine. Besides, Poland's Ministry of Defense plans to equip the helicopters with a new communications system and reinforced armor with the aim of subsequent use of the helicopters I Afganistan.
Source: www.avia.ru