China may develop maritime patrol variant of MA60

The Xian MA60 turboprop airliner might be developed into a maritime patrol variant, Global Times reports.

Air Zimbabwe Xian MA60 Smith-1
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The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is soliciting for electro-optical sensors, communication relay units, navigation units and BeiDou transceivers for the MA60. The information was published on the military’s weapon and equipment procurement website.

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