According to local sources, the Thai army plans to buy 33 Black Hawk helicopters by 2009 to replace its old UH1-H helicopters that had been in use since the Vietnam War. Only about 30% of them remained in good condition, says the army chief. Gen Surayud Chulanont. He said also the first three Black Hawks bought for $10 million each had been delivered to the Army Aviation Centre in Lop Buri. The...