Rosoboronexport, a member of Rostec, is expecting a major spike in interest in Russia’s military helicopters in the wake of the recently concluded International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HeliRussia 2019.“We are facing a growing demand for attack helicopters in the helicopter market on a global scale. Rosoboronexport responded to this in a timely manner, figured out its major parameters and now offers to the customers the most advanced designs proven in combat, Ka-52 and Mi-28NE. Besides the rise in the utility sector, where we have the Ansat and Ka-226T to offer. For production of the latter we have set up a joint venture with India's HAL,” stated Director General of Rosoboronexport Alexander Mikheev. “Apart from attack and utility helicopters, other types with high export potential include the combat-transport, military transport and transport Mi-35P, Mi-35M, Mi-17V-5, Mi-171Sh and Mi-26T2. They owe their popularity to the outstanding combat and operational performance, demonstrated in combat during anti-terrorist operations conducted by the Russian military.Combat and transport capabilities of Russian helicopters make them unique in many ways. Deployed in almost all regions of the world, they have proven to be suitable for operation in hard-to-access mountainous zones notorious for height variation and temperature fluctuation, as well as tropics and dusty environs”, he further added.
Rosoboronexport’s list of partners includes 70-plus customers in the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, the CIS and Europe. The company has delivered helicopters to army, anti-terrorist, and special purpose units, as well as law enforcement and emergency agencies in foreign countries.
Rostec presents modernised Ansat concept at Paris
Rostec showcased state-of-the-art civilian aircraft and engines at the recently concluded international aerospace industry exhibition Paris Air Show 2019. Russian civilian helicopters were presented at the biennial exhibition for the first time in 30 years: multi-purpose Ansat helicopters by Russian Helicopters took part in a static exposition and the flight programme forming part of the air show. The concept of upgrading this model was also presented at the event.
The light multi-purpose Ansat helicopter manufactured by the Kazan Helicopter Plant has the largest cabin within its class and is actively used by the Russian air medical services. It can also be used for passenger and VIP transport, cargo delivery and environmental monitoring. Two versions of the Ansat helicopter, a medical and a VIP one, were presented at the Paris Air Show. The machines were specially painted for the event with a livery color scheme representing both the Russian and French flags.
"Russian civilian helicopters have taken part in the Paris Air Show for the first time since 1989. The Ansat helicopters have already been given high scores at air shows in other regions - contracts have been concluded for supplying 20 machines to China in 2019 and 2020, and it is planned to supply them to Mexico until 2020. This is the first time the helicopters have been presented in Europe. Moreover, one of the two machines presents a concept of the upgraded Ansat helicopter with several new design solutions and options," stated Industrial Director of Rostec's Aviation Cluster Anatoly Serdyukov.
The Ansat demonstrated at Paris was equipped with a glass cabin – new avionics which ensure flights in accordance with instrument flight rules. The helicopter also has a weather radar, enhanced ground proximity warning module, crash-resistant fuel system, LED lighting tools, and a wire cutter for wire strike protection. There are changes in the helicopter design as well. It has modified tail boom fins made of composite materials and bird-strike-resistant heated glass.