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09KATHMANDU459
2009-06-03 08:00:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Kathmandu
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RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING AIR

Tags:  PREL SMIG PARM PK NP 
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UNCLAS KATHMANDU 000459

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DEPT FOR SCA/P RICHARD LYONS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL SMIG PARM PK NP
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING AIR
ASSETS FOR PAKISTAN

REF: STATE 55654

(SBU) Regarding the request by the Government of Pakistan for
assistance in identifying air assets (reftel),according to
the Defense Attach's Office, the Nepal Army (NA) has two
Mi-17 helicopters. However, usually only one is fully
mission capable at any given time. Furthermore, the NA
cannot afford to sell or lease any because this is its main
workhorse airframe. A private Nepali air carrier, Shree
Airlines, has five Mi-17s.
POWELL