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Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant to Deliver 24 Mi-171s to China
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Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant to Deliver 24 Mi-171s to China
(Source: OPK Oboronprom; dated Jan. 26, web-posted Feb. 15, 2006)
The Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant started fulfilling the contract on delivering 24 Mi-171 helicopters to China, with the total cost of the contract amounting to about $200 million, a source in the Russian Defense Industry told Interfax-Military News Agency.
"The contract on delivering 24 Mi-171s to China was signed in late 2005. Its cost amounts to about $200 million," he said.
He noted that the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, which had already embarked on producing the helicopters, had been appointed chief contractor. According to the source, the Chinese contract is of paramount importance to the Ulan-Ude Plant, since it provides the plant with enough work for at least 2006.
"China will receive civil versions of the helicopter. The first ones will be delivered to the customer in the near future, while the entire contract is expected to be fulfilled by the turn of 2006," the source said.
The Mi-171 utility transport helicopter is a Mi-8-family helicopter and a derivative of the Mi-17. It was designed by the “Mil” Design Bureau, and has been batch-produced at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant since 1990. The passenger modification of the helicopter is capable of transporting 26 men, while the cargo version can airlift up to 4,000 kg of internally and externally mounted cargo.
The Mi-171 is capable of airlifting bulky cargo with its rear doors stripped, carrying out various mounting and loading tasks, conducting search-and-rescue operations, and fulfilling other tasks.
The helicopter is fitted with state-of-the-art navigation equipment, enabling it to conduct instrument flights.
The helicopter has a three-man crew, a maximum takeoff weight of 13,000 kg, a service ceiling of 6,000 m with a standard weight of 11,100 kg, and 4,800 m with the maximum weight. It has a range of 610 km with main fuel tanks, and 1,650 m with two additional fuel tanks. Its maximum speed totals 250 km/h.
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china bought more of these? I wonder why