Russian Helicopters delivered two Mi-8MTV-1 to Yamal Airlines

7 July 2020, Tuesday

Russian Helicopters Holding (part of State Corporation Rostec) handed over two Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters manufactured by the Kazan Helicopters to the Yamal Airlines; both of them are intended to fulfil missions in the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District and will be based in Salekhard.

Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters made for the Yamal Airlines are used to transport goods and passengers. The rotorcrafts are equipped with two gas-turbine highly economical domestic engines TV3-117VM and main rotor transmission VR-14. The power of each engine is 2200 hp. Helicopters are equipped with auxiliary power units, providing the function of an emergency source of electricity in the event of a generator failure.

Each helicopter is equipped with an external cable suspension, capable of transporting cargo, with a maximum weight of up to 4 tonnes, depending on the flight range, altitude of landing sites above sea level, air temperature, and a number of other factors. Also, placement locations are prepared for the installation of an on-board boom with a winch that is capable to carry out rescue operations. Inside the cabins, locations are prepared for additional fuel tanks.

Mi-8MTV-1 multi-purpose helicopters have unique flight technical and operational characteristics, they can be used in almost all climatic conditions. With its design and equipment, а Mi-8MTV-1 helicopter can be operated autonomously based on unequipped sites.

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