The Brazilian Air Force has moved closer to securing a deal for Russian attack helicopters by completing a critical design review (CDR).

The Brazilian Air Force has signed a contract to purchase 12 Mi-35m helicopters and a flight simulator from Russia. Deliveries are expected to begin at the end of 2009 or beginning of 2010.

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The CDR was conducted in Russia in two phases following the preliminary design review in April 2009.

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