Russian Helicopters company (part of Rostec State Corporation) participates in the third international aerospace show FAMEX-2019 taking place at Santa Lucia main military air base in Mexico, company’s website reports.
This year, Russian Helicopters will exhibit a line of Russian civilian helicopters, including light Ansat, medium Mi-171A2, and heavy Mi-38 helicopters, representing the three main weight classes intended for various applications. The light multi-purpose Ansat helicopter, which has the largest cabin within its class, is actively used by the Russian air medical services. This twin-engine helicopter has modest dimensions and hence does not require a large landing area. It can also be used for regular and VIP passenger transportation, cargo delivery and environmental monitoring. Ansat has been successfully tested for high-altitude operations, confirming that it can be used in mountainous areas with altitudes up to 3,500 meters.
“In November 2018 we signed a contract with the Mexican company Craft Avia Center on supply of an Ansat helicopter intended for passenger transportation and the machine is now ready for delivery to the Mexican party,” Andrey Boginsky, Russian Helicopters CEO, said.
The company is now negotiating supplies of spare parts and components for the Ansat and designing a training program for Mexican pilots who will fly these helicopters.
Mi-8/17 helicopters, including the latest version, Mi-171A2, are well known in Mexico. Improvements in the new design have increased cruise and maximum speed by 10%. Mi-171A2 can be used in humid tropical environment due to its unique performance characteristics. It may be employed for various purposes, from patrol and coast guarding, to search and rescue operations.
The company will also exhibit the Mi-38 multipurpose helicopter, which occupies the niche between the medium class Mi-171A2 and the heavy class Mi-26 helicopters and is capable of transporting up to 5 tons over a distance of 800 km. The helicopter is equipped with fuel-efficient engines, crash-resistant fuel system and energy-absorbing seats, making it most safe for passenger transportation.