Mi-171 multifunctional helicopter

Mi-171 helicopter is one of the most successful designs of the Russian helicopter-building school. This helicopter is the result of deep modernization of Mi-8, the largest quantity helicopter in the world with total flight hours over 100 million hours. Mi-171 helicopter incorporates the best qualities of its famous predecessor and at the same time it gained new capabilities due to introduction of modern technologies. Shortly the helicopter and its modifications were accepted for operation in more than 30 countries. Year after year the number of the countries, operating Mi-171 helicopter, grows bigger.
High performance, reliability, simplicity of operation and maintenance, employment in a wide range of operation conditions, multi-functionality, acceptable price – these are the properties of Mi-171 helicopter, that have won it the trust of Operators all over the world. Mi-171 helicopter has Type Certificate, issued by ARIAC, as well as Type Acceptance Certificates in a number of countries.
Transportation of up to 37 troops/service passengers in full equipment on troop seats;

Transportation of 26 people on passenger seats;

Transportation of cargoes with weight up to 4000 kg in cargo compartment;

Transportation of cargoes with weight up to 4000 kg on external sling;

Search-and-rescue operations;

Firefighting;

Patrolling;

Transportation of up to 12 casualties on stretchers, accompanied by medical staff;

Emergency medical care in field conditions;

Lifting, loading and unloading the cargoes in flight.
Mi-171 helicopter enters "100 best merchandises of Russia, 2010
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