Potential customers from Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Malaysia can learn about the functionality of the brand-new Мi-171A2 and Ansat helicopters during their demonstration tour through Southeast Asia.
The first demonstration of the new products by Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) was held on Nov. 16 in Vietnam.
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| The first demonstration of the new products by Russian Helicopters, including Mi-171A2 and Ansat was held on Nov. 16 in Vietnam. |
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| According to Rostec, Мi-171A2 and Ansat helicopters finished their participation in Airshow China 2018, an international exhibition which took place in Zhuhai, China, on Nov. 6 to 11. The helicopters were displayed statically, and demonstration flights were arranged as part of the airshow flight program.. |
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| Mi-171A2 is the latest modification of Мi-8/17/171 helicopters. The helicopter is equipped with VK-2500PS-03 engines with a digital control system, as well as with more efficient X-shaped anti-torque rotor and an updated lifting rotor with composite blades and a refined airfoil section. |
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| The cruise and maximum speeds of the Mi-171A2 helicopter are 10 percent higher and the payload capacity is 25 percent greater than that of the mass-produced Mi-8/17 helicopter.. |
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| The helicopter can be used successfully day and night, in high altitude, extreme temperatures, high humidity and over water. |
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Mi-171A2 is equipped with KBO-17 digital on-board glass cockpit equipment suite, including both the aircraft navigation system and the data display general helicopter equipment system, which allowed to reduce the crew up to two members.
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Video cameras improved the view while operating with external load. The safety level was increased due to using terrain awareness warning and collision warning systems.
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The helicopter provides passenger transportation and is available in transport, passenger, and VIP versions.
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Mi-171A2 is equipped with KBO-17 digital on-board glass cockpit equipment suite, including both the aircraft navigation system and the data display general helicopter equipment system, which allowed to reduce the crew up to two members.
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| Ansat is a light twin-engine multi-purpose helicopter massively produced by Kazan Helicopters. According to the certificate, the helicopter design allows transforming it into a freight or passenger version suitable for transportation of up to seven people. |
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High-altitude tests of Ansat have been successfully completed, which confirmed the possibility of its use in mountainous terrain at altitudes up to 3,500 meters.
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| In August 2018, the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) gave Kazan Helicopters an approval for the main change in increasing the capacity of several assemblies and systems of Ansat based on the results of certification, which makes the helicopter more attractive for operators and potential customers. |
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| The helicopter equipped with the medical module can be used to administer first aid and evacuate patients even in difficult terrain and remote areas with lack of transport accessibility. |
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Moreover, the Ansat medical module provides for patient resuscitation, intensive therapy and continuous monitoring of the injured persons’ vital functions during their transportation to hospital.
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The Ansat is of a classic construction. It takes a pilot and 10 passengers (one of them sits next to the pilot). The fuselage has a pair of doors in pilot's cab, and a pair of upwards and downwards opening side doors in transport compartment.
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| After the seats have been removed, it can take 1000 kg of cargo inside. On external hook, it can take 1300 kg of load. It is powered with two PW207K turboshaft engines, which produce 630 shp each. It features a four-blade main rotor and two-blade tail rotor. |
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| The helicopter has a spacious 8.7 m3 passenger/cargo cabin enabling its use in various versions: passenger/cargo, search & rescue, medical, training, VIP. |
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| The maximum takeoff weight of the helicopter is 3,300 kg, practical flight range - at least 500 km, cruising speed - 250 km/h, service ceiling – 5,500 m, hovering ceiling – 3,200 m, flight endurance - at least 3 hours. |
