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to meet the requirements of various customers," said aviation the Mi-171A2: as commercial flights of the new model began
cluster industrial director of the Rostec State corporation Anatoliy past February. In addition, the first Mi-171A2 has already been
Serdyukov. supplied abroad. Customers appreciated the advanced capabilities
of this helicopter; it performs equally well in passenger and cargo
THE FIRST SERIAL MI-38 HELICOPTER AT MAKS transportation," said Andrei Boginsky, director general of Russian
The Mi-38 helicopter made by the Kazan Helicopter Plant was Helicopters Holding Company.
presented on static display. It also took part in the airshow with Mi-171A2 can carry up to 5 tons of cargo on an external sling.
another civilian aircraft also made by Russian Helicopters.
Besides, theMi-38T military transport helicopter – this was the THE MC-21 300 COMMERCIAL AIRLINER
first time the certified civilian Mi-38 helicopter took part in the Meanwhile United Aircraft has put forward a 20-year forecast
flight programme of the exhibition. predicting demand for 20,500 single-aisle aircraft with a capacity
Several changes to the design of the Mi-38 helicopter have been of 166-200 seats, including 630 in Russia.
made including improved aerodynamic contours of fuselage and The company released the outlook figures during the MAKS
cowling of a propulsion unit, main rotor spinners and a wash plate. Moscow air show, at which Irkut is displaying its MC-21-300, a
Engines have been placed ‘behind’ the main rotor transmission twinjet designed to address this sector.
instead of their traditional placement in front of it. United Aircraft says the demand in the single-aisle category over
This has allowed for the reduction in aerodynamic resistance and 2019-38 exceeds that of the other sectors combined.
noise level in a cockpit, and increased safety of the machine. It puts overall civil aircraft demand at nearly 44,300 aircraft
valued at $6.35 trillion, with the Russian segment accounting for
THE CONVERTIBLE Mi-171 3.3% of the quantity and 2.9% of the value.
The convertible Mi-171A2 can be used for cargo and passenger China will be the largest demand region, totalling 9,100 aircraft,
transport – up to 20 passengers. This is the first certified rotorcraft with the Asia-Pacific area – excluding China and India – making up
of the Mi-8/171 family in a convertible version. another 7,900.
It can be used for a wide range of tasks including search and European and North American operators will have similar levels
rescue missions and medical evacuation. of need, around 8,300 and 8,200 aircraft respectively, the United
"This helicopter is going to be transferred to UTair Airlines air Aircraft forecast states. Q
company, which already has a positive experience in operating With additional reporting courtesy www.flightglobal.com

RUSSIAN AIR POWER AT

MAKS-2019

A THE BRANDED ANSAT HELICOPTER IN THE AURUS STYLE

Apart from computer modeling, to create optimum ergonomic
little over a month after the USA dumped Ankara from the
F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme over its decision to buy the design, the newly designed cabin was produced using tests in
which people with various anthropometric measurements took
Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile system, Turkey’s part.
President Recip Erdogan showed up at the MAKS air show looking The Ansat helicopter has the largest cabin in its class providing
for a new defence partner. much more space for passengers.
Russian President Vladimir Putin did his best to court the leader "Aurus is a premium brand which is becoming Russia's signature.
of the NATO member country with a large display of Russian air Now it includes both cars and aircraft of the same style that is as
power, including an aerobatic demonstration by four Sukhoi Su-57 comfortable as cars. It is no wonder that Ansat has been chosen as
stealth fighters and the air show debut of the Irkut MC-21 commer- a base: this is a state-of-the-art helicopter whose advantages have
cial airliner. Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec already been appreciated both in Russia and abroad.
State Corporation) presented a number of different aircraft - some The new version of Ansat confirms that this is a multi-purpose
for the first time. Here is a brief selection: helicopter and that there is great potential for its transformation

Above: The branded Aurus
Ansat helicopter on static
display has the largest cabin
in its class. And left: Russian
president Vladimir Putin
with Turkey president Recip
Erdogan at the MAKS 2019

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