Russian Helicopters has completed the delivery of 52 Mi-171E transport helicopters to China’s Poly Technologies.
Russian Helicopters has completed the delivery of 52 Mi-171E transport helicopters to China’s Poly Technologies.
The Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant delivered the final consignment of four Mi-171Es of the 48 helicopters contract signed by Rosoboronexport in 2012.
In total under the original contract and a follow-on agreement the Chinese company has received 52 helicopters.
The helicopter has exceptional performance in mountainous terrain and high altitudes, due to its VK-2500 turboshaft engines delivering increased power. The helo features a Safir auxiliary power plant and updated gearbox.
Additional internal fuel tanks, a searchlight and landing seats significantly expand the helicopters’ operational capability.
Chinese crews have successfully completed training at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant’s training centre, on the latest Mi-171 flight simulator.
China is one of the biggest operators of Russian-made helicopters, and has a fleet of about 160 Mi-171s.
The 75-year old Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant has built more than 8,000 machines. Today it produces the Mi-171 (Mi-8AMT) and Mi-171Sh helicopters.
