MI-8

 

MI-8 helicopter is one of the most efficient modifications of multipurpose middle class helicopter in the world, that has become the most popular mass-produced twin-engined helicopter ever.

It happened due to its efficient design, high level of performance and operational security within wide temperature range (from -50C to +50C), easy maintenance (including the option of stowing without being hangared), as well as much lower price in  comparison to the similar international helicopters.

MI-8 airborne navigation equipment and radio communication devices allow customers to operate helicopter at unfavorable light and weather conditions.

Nowadays MI-8 is operated in more than 80 countries of the world.

With the whole quantity of produced helicopters that is more than 12 thousand - MI 8 is the unconditional global leader among the helicopters of its class. Spare parts MI-8

 

 

MI-17 and MI-17-1В*

 

MI-17 is a multipurpose middle class helicopter. MI-17 appeared as a new modification based on MI-8 helicopter.

The designers of MI-17 kept the main advantages of MI-8, namely its efficient construction, high level of performance and operational security within wide temperature range (from -50C to +50C), easy maintenance, as well as much lower price in comparison to the similar international helicopters.

The most outstanding feature of MI-17 in comparison with MI-8 is a higher-performance engine.

Another feature of that modification was tail rotor placement to the port that allowed in order to improve its flight especially its ceilings and time-to-climb rate.

Nowadays MI-17 is operated in more than 60 countries of the world.

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* Helicopter MI-17-1В is the modification of multipurpose helicopter MI-17. The main improvement made for this modification is a new propulsion system and auxiliary power unit. Another advantage is wheels with anti-icing system. Spare parts MI-17

MI-171 and MI-172

 

Export MI-8 modification - МI-171 is one of the most successful models produced by Russian helicopter industry among multipurpose helicopters of middle class.

МI-171 helicopter embodied all the advantages of its well-known  predecessor  having acquired additional options due to the implementation of modern technologies.

The wide range of available navigation outfit and avionics allowed operators to use МI-171 for various purposes:

• passenger carriage

• cargo transportation

• rescue

• multipurpose use

For the short term the helicopter and its modifications were accepted in more than 30 countries of the world. Spare parts MI-171

 

 

 

KA-32

 

КА-32 is a middle class multipurpose helicopter designed for cargo transportation.

КА-32 helicopter is a modification of КА-27ПС, designed especially for civil use considering successful deck start of КА-25 and КА-27.

Initially КА-32 was supposed to be used mainly for ice observation in the extreme Arctic conditions with day-night capability.  Nevertheless KA-32 was later modified as multipurpose  all-weather helicopter:

• for rescue purposes,

• transportation,

• unloading of vessels and maintenance operations at oil platforms,

• crane operations during equipment installation,

• transportation of fine wood,

• patrol service

and other purposes.

The helicopter is equipped with advanced navigation complex with airborne electronic computer, surveillance radar station, anti-icing systems and dedicated equipment.

КА-32 is a unique modification to be operated as a cargo carrier  with external load and as a «flying crane»  for assembling high-rise constructions. Coaxial configuration of КА-32 main rotor system has a number of crucial advantages in hovering and maneuver capability that enables the helicopter to execute complicated erecting works.

Nowadays more than 170 helicopters of КА-32 family are operated in more than 30 countries of the world.