Russian Helicopters delivered a batch of five Mi-171Sh military transport helicopters to Bangladesh's Defense Ministry. The deliv...
Russian Helicopters delivered a batch of five Mi-171Sh military transport helicopters to Bangladesh's Defense Ministry.
The delivery is part of contract signed with Rosoboronexport in late 2013, and is financed by Russia. The Mi-171Sh is equipped with the latest avionics, enabling them to land safely at any time of day or night in any weather conditions.
In addition to regular cargo transportation operations and border security provision, the new Mi-171Sh will be used in UN humanitarian missions and in regions facing complex crime problems.
The helicopters are equipped with additional fuel tanks to increase range and length of flight, as well as an external sling for large cargo transportation. They boast enhanced efficiency thanks to the powerful spotlights and winches that can lift 150 kg, can be fitted with medevac equipment to evacuate up to 12 injured people.
They are equipped with armour and protection systems for operation in areas that see heightened activity by terrorist or organised crime groups.
The Ðœi-171Sh – military transport helicopter is developed on the basis of the Mi-171Sh (Mi-8AMT) and is designed to combat armored ground, surface, immobile and mobile small targets, to destroy enemy forces, transport military cargo, troop delivery, day and night, in regular or complex weather conditions, in a variety of climates.
The helicopter can be equipped with the latest small arms, rocket, bomb and gun weapons systems, and protection against attack. The helicopter is designed to transport up to 37 paratroopers, and to transport cargo of up to 4,000 kg, up to 12 injured on streatchers, and to carry out search and rescue operations (including CSAR).
