Mi-8AMTSh-VA

Utility & Transport Helicopters

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Basic Information

Name

Mi-8AMTSh-VA

Designation

Mi-8AMTSh-VA

Alternate Designation

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Equipment Type

Utility & Transport Helicopters

Manufacturer

Mil Helicopter, Russian Helicopters, Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant

Date of Introduction

2015

Description

The Russian Air Force Mi-8AMTSh-VA is a medium twin-turbine transport helicopter optimized for use in the Arctic and Russian Far North where harsh weather conditions are predominant. Its special design allows to operate in low temperatures and low visibility including the challenging polar night. Besides, the helicopter's navigation system is able to fly even without external reference such as the GPS/GLONASS. The new helicopter was developed on the basis of the upgraded Mi-8AMTSh-V featuring two Klimov VK-2500-03 turboshaft engines, a more powerful TA-14 auxiliary power plant and upgraded avionics. The Mi-8AMTSh-VA prototype designed by Mil helicopter and built by Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (UUAP) carried out flight tests during 2014 and was expected to enter service in early 2015.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Crew 2

Overview (Deagel)

Group Utility & Transport Helicopters

Status Active

Origin Russia

Contractors Mil Helicopter, Russian Helicopters, Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) November 25, 2015

First Flight August 2014

Total Production 6

Specifications (Deagel)

Crew 2

Main Rotor Blades 5

Number of Engines 2

Tail Rotor Blades 3

Temperature — Max Operating Temperature 50 ° Celsius

Temperature — Min Operating Temperature -50.00 ° Celsius

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Rockets: S-80FP

Item 2 Turboshaft Engines: VK-2500-03 (2)

Variants

Variant 1 Mi-8

Variant 2 Mi-14

Variant 3 Mi-171A1

Variant 4 Mi-171Sh

Variant 5 Mi-17V-5

Variant 6 Mi-171M

Variant 7 Mi-8AMTSh-V

Variant 8 Mi-8MTPR1

Variant 9 Mi-8AMTSh-VA

Variant 10 Mi-171A2

Variant 11 Mi-171Sh-VN

Variant 12 Mi-171A3

Details

Country of Origin Russia

Category Transport Helicopter

Air > Transport Helicopter

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000692

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Related Equipment (1)

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Mi-8 (Hip) Russian Medium Transport Helicopter

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Operators (1)

Russia

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