Wednesday 26 July 2017

Russian Helicopters Showcase New Mi-171 Sh-VN Helicopter at MAKS-2017 Exhibition



Russian Helicopters to Showcase New Helicopter at MAKS-2017 Exhibition


20:14 13.07.2017

The military transport helicopter Mi-171 Sh-VN will be presented for the first time at the MAKS-2017 showcase, the Russian Helicopters company said in a press release Thursday.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The military transport helicopter Mi-171 Sh-VN will be presented for the first time at the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS, to be held near Moscow on July 18-23, the Russian Helicopters company said in a press release Thursday.

"Russian Helicopters will for the first time present its advanced modernized military transport helicopter Mi-171 Sh-VN, designed for supporting the activities of special forces performing anti-terrorist operations," the press release read.

According to the head of Russian Helicopters, Andrey Boginsky, the new modification of a combat transport helicopter of Mi-8/17 type was developed taking into account the military experience of attack helicopters' operations gained during the anti-terrorist mission of the Russian Aerospace Forces in Syria. The helicopter, manufactured by Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, embodies a whole range of design characteristics that improve combat efficiency and persistence of the machine.

The Mi-171Sh-VN helicopter is equipped with new profile composite rotor blades and an X-shaped tail rotor. These innovations allow the helicopter to have increased cruise and maximum flight speed, up to 161 mph and 174 mph respectively. The helicopter's maximum takeoff weight amounts to 13.5 tonnes.


Source: sputniknews.com


Mi-171Sh-VN / Mi-8AMTSh-VN2 gunship


The Mi-171Sh-VN gunship has received a powerful armament suite. The aircraft exhibited at MAKS 2017 is armed with eight Ataka guided missiles, two UPK-23-250 gun pods with GSh-23 twin-barrel automatic cannons, two S-8 rocket launchers, two OFAB-250 aerial bombs and two upperwing-fixed 12.7 mm Kord heavy machineguns. 

 Ataka guided missiles, upperwing-fixed 12.7 mm Kord heavy machineguns, S-8 rocket launchers

The helicopter can be also fitted with two more Kords in door mounts. A pinpoint mount for a 7.62 mm PKM medium machinegun is installed in the rear part. The helicopter’s protection has been reinforced with applique spall liner made of kevlar fabric and anti-blast seats for dismounts.

Kords in door mounts

The Mi-171Sh-VN has received two chin-mounted hyrostabilised platforms for optoelectronic systems. 

Chin-mounted hyrostabilised platforms for optoelectronic systems

The helicopter is equipped with a FLIR system, an infrared searchlight and a glass cockpit suitable for night vision googles.

Glass cockpit

The Mi-171Sh-VN features pixel camouflage painting scheme that drastically reduces its visual signature. Source: airrecognition.com

Image:  RussianDefence.com



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