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| Russian Mi-171E Helicopter (Image: Wiki Commons) |
"Rosoboronexport" completes the delivery of the final games in China transport helicopters Mi-171E.
Deliveries are carried out under the contract of 2012 between the Chinese company Poly Technologies & "Rosoboronexport" for the acquisition of the Chinese side 52 helicopters of this type.
Told ARMS-TASS reported holding "Helicopters of Russia", which is the executor of this contract. Under the contract 32 helicopters were delivered to the Chinese customer until the end of 2013 and the final batch of 20 cars passed in the current year.
New Mi-171E production Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (part of the holding "Russian Helicopters") with equipment that increases efficiency at high altitudes. They set the VK-2500 engines increased power, auxiliary power unit Safir, upgraded transmission, Searchlight, internal fuel tanks and landing seat. Loading ramp and additional right sliding door allow Mi-171E more effectively perform the tasks of transportation.
Chinese crews successfully trained in the aviation training center of Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant. According to ARMS-TASS, now Park Mi-171 in China has about 150 machines.
This story first appeared on Military-Industrial Courier (translation: Google Translate) & is reposted here with permission.