Mi-8AMTSh-VA helicopter for operation in the arctic region

Dec 3, 2015

Modified date: Dec 3, 2015

Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (part of Russian Helicopters, which is part of State Corporation Rostec), hosted a ceremony marking the acceptance of the Mi-8AMTSh-VA by the Russian Defence Ministry’s Arctic groupings. The first Arctic helicopter was developed specially for operation in the country’s north in temperatures lower than -40°С. With auxiliary fuel tanks, the helicopter has a range of over 1,300 km.

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Mi-8AMTSh-VA helicopter for operation in the arctic region

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