Finally some news on the new Sino-Russian heavy helicopter
Russian-Chinese heavy helicopter will have take-off weight of 38 tons – Rogozin
Russia and China have reached an agreement in principle on a joint project to create a heavy transport helicopter, said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin.
“For heavy helicopters moving normally. Treaty to the helicopter on 38 tons,” – said to “Interfax-AVN” Rogozin.
According to him, it was decided that “Russia’s contribution to the project will be material, our technical capabilities.”
Previously CEO of the holding company “Helicopters of Russia” Alexander Mikheyev said “Interfax-AVN” that technical configuration of the Russian-Chinese heavy helicopter will be determined before the end of the year.
“Hopefully, this year we define the technical configuration of the helicopter and the status of the project,” – said A.Miheev.
According to him, the Russian-Chinese heavy helicopter is planned to create on the basis of the technological platform of the heaviest in the world of the Mi-26, produced by “Rostvertol” (part of the holding company “Helicopters of Russia”).
He noted that the new car will not be analogue or further development of Russian heavy Mi-26 helicopter. “This helicopter will be developed specifically for the Chinese market, to perform the missions that are formulated by various ministries and agencies in China. Primarily the Ministry of Emergency Situations,” – said A.Miheev.
14.10.2014
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