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Agusta-Bell AB-206C-1
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| Bell 206 |
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The next logical step in Agusta’s operations was the acquisition of the licence for production of the highly successful Bell 206, one of the most popular helicopters around the world: this was initiated in 1967. Agusta manufactured at least three major variants: the AB.206A and AB.206B were military versions, hundreds of which were acquired by the Italian armed forces, Iran, and Sweden. AB.206C-1s were manufactured for the Polizia di Stato (a total of 34, starting in 1971), and for the Carabinieri (43, starting in 1974). Helicopters of both services saw intensive deployment – even if little ‘direct’ action – during the fight against the Brigate Rosse. (Artwork by Tom Cooper)
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