As part of its joint exposition with the Buryat Republic,
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State
Corporation) presented its latest civilian helicopter
Mi-171A2 and Ka-226T light-weight multi-purpose helicopter,
which are planned to be supplied to India, at the Eastern
Economic Forum in Vladivostok.
Earlier, Russian Helicopters and Global Vectra company (India)
had signed a contract for the delivery of a Mi-171A2
helicopter, including an option for one more rotorcraft. The
helicopter manufactured under this contract and already
painted in the livery of the Indian customer will be
presented at the Eastern Economic Forum. Its delivery to
India is scheduled for late 2019 - early 2020.
The Ka-226T helicopter presented at the Forum is a
demonstration of the prospects of Russian-Indian industrial
cooperation - in accordance with the 2015 intergovernmental
agreement, India will be supplied 200 such helicopters, of
which 140 will be assembled locally.
'At the Eastern Economic Forum, we show our Indian
colleagues Ka-226T and Mi-171A2 multi-purpose helicopters
designed for them. It is worth noting that our partners are
well aware of all the advantages of the products of Russian
Helicopters Holding Company. In India, Soviet and
Russian-made helicopters make up more than 30% of the total
fleet of civilian and military rotorcraft registered in the
country. Our current projects create a good basis for
further development of our cooperation,' said Viktor Kladov,
Rostec Director for International Cooperation and Regional
Policy.
The EEF also examined the Ka-226T parts and units, which are
subject to localized manufacturing in India as part of this
project. Last February, Russian Helicopters Holding Company
signed agreements on a number of presented units with
leading Indian aircraft manufacturers who desired to
participate in the project to localize the Ka-226T
helicopter production.
'The contract for Mi-171A2 supply to India is a clear
demonstration of the fact that our latest civilian
rotorcraft is in demand abroad, it is waited for and counted
on. The helicopter showcased at the Forum is ready for
delivery: we will be able to transfer it to the customer as
soon as the certificate for Mi-171A2 is validated in India',
noted Andrey Boginsky, Director General of Russian
Helicopters Holding Company.
'We also demonstrate the
progress of the Russian-Indian Ka-226T project: the Ulan-Ude
Aviation Plant has already mastered the manufacture of
certain parts and components of the helicopter and is
preparing to start its serial production. We are also
gradually developing our cooperation with Indian
manufacturers in terms of localization, our dialogue with
some of them will be continued as part of the Forum. At the
Forum, we present the Ka-226T with folding blades: this
model is suitable for operation in marine conditions and for
installation on board ships. This option is a good basis for
more orders for this rotorcraft.'
Among other products presented at the Forum by the Holding
Company is Ka-62 medium transport and passenger helicopter
manufactured by Progress AAC named after Nikolai Sazykin.
The model is showcased in the Primorsky Krai (Territory)
Pavilion as part of 'Streets of the Far East' exhibition. On
the verge of the Forum, the Ka-62 prototype took part in the
flight program of the MAKS-2019 International Aviation and
Space Salon in Zhukovsky.
The Mi-171A2 helicopter is the latest representative of the
Mi-8/17 helicopter family. It encapsulates the best features
of world famous Mi-8 type rotorcraft. The helicopter is
equipped with KBO-17 integrated onboard digital flight and
navigation system ('the glass cockpit'), which makes it
possible to operate the machine without an engineer on board,
thereby reducing its crew to two people. The new engines and
supporting system improved the helicopter's flight
performance, including its cruising and maximum speed.
Depending on the operator needs, Mi-171A2 helicopter can
perform search and rescue missions, medical and cargo
operations, fight fires or carry passengers day and night,
at temperatures from -50°C to + 50°C.
Ka-226T is a twin-engine light class helicopter, designed in
coaxial configuration. A unique feature of Ka-226 helicopter
is its modular design; it can be assembled with standardized
easily removable modules of various configurations carrying
special equipment.
The Fifth Eastern Economic Forum was from September 4 to 6,
2019. During the previous Forum edition, 220 agreements,
contracts, memoranda and protocols were signed for the total
amount exceeding RUB 3 trillion. The Forum was attended by
6002 delegates and 1357 media representatives from 60
countries.
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JSC “Russian Helicopters”, a part of Rostec State
Corporation, is a leading player in the global helicopter
industry, the sole Russian designer and manufacturer of
helicopters. The Holding Company was established in 2007 and
is headquartered in Moscow. We operate five helicopter
assembly plants, two design bureaus, component production
and maintenance enterprises, aircraft repair plants and one
helicopter service company providing after-sales support in
Russia and abroad. The customers of the Holding Company are
the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Home Affairs,
EMERCOM of Russia, and other state customers, Gazpromavia,
UTair Aviation company, large Russian and foreign companies.
