Mi-171Sh-VN

Utility & Transport Helicopters

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Basic Information

Name

Mi-171Sh-VN

Designation

Mi-171Sh-VN

Alternate Designation

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Equipment Type

Utility & Transport Helicopters

Manufacturer

Russian Helicopters, Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant

Date of Introduction

2017

Description

The Mi-171Sh-VN is a new variant of the Mi-171Sh helicopter optimized for use by special operations forces during anti-terrorist operations. The helicopters benefits from the experience gained by the Russian Armed Forces in Syria in 2015, 2016 and 2017. It is equipped with a new composite rotor blades, X-shaped tail rotor and President-S anti-aircraft missile countermeasures as well as Kevlar armor in the floors of the crew cabin and cargo compartment. These improvements allow a top speed of 174 mph (280 kph) and a cruise speed of 161 mph (259 kph) with a maximum takeoff weight of 13.5 tons. The aircraft altitude and climatic characteristics have been expanded as well. Its standard armament includes two 12.7mm machines guns and guided missiles. The Mi-171Sh-Vn helicopter was unveiled by Russian Helicopters during the Moscow Airshow in July 2017.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Crew 2

Max Speed 280.0 km/h

Range 580.0 km

Service Ceiling 6000 m

Overview (Deagel)

Group Utility & Transport Helicopters

Status Active

Origin Russia

Contractors Russian Helicopters, Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) July 2017

Total Production ?

Specifications (Deagel)

Crew 2

Main Rotor Blades 5

Number of Engines 2

Stretchers 12

Tail Rotor Blades 4

Troops 37

Area — Main Rotor Disc Area 356 square meter

Dimensions — Cabin Height 1.8 meter

Dimensions — Cabin Length 5.3 meter

Dimensions — Cabin Width 2.3 meter

Dimensions — Height 5.7 meter

Dimensions — Length 18.2 meter

Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 23 millimeter

Dimensions — Main Rotor Diameter 21.3 meter

Mass — External Payload 4,000 kilogram

Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 13,500 kilogram

Mass — Payload 4,000 kilogram

Performance — Ceiling 6,000 meter

Performance — Max Range 580 kilometer

Power — Max Power at TakeOff 5,400 hp

Speed — Cruise Speed 259 kph

Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude 280 kph

Volume — Cabin Volume 23 metric ton

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: 9M120F (8)

Item 2 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: Ataka-VM (8)

Item 3 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: Shturm-V (8)

Item 4 Decoy Systems: Vitebsk (1)

Item 5 Jamming Systems: President-S (1)

Item 6 Optronic Systems: OPS-24N-1 (1)

Item 7 Rockets: S-80FP

Item 8 Turboshaft Engines: VK-2500 (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

Dimensions

Length

18.2 m

Width

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Height

5.7 m

Weight

13500 kg

Related Equipment (1)

Variant of

Mi-171 Russian Medium Transport Helicopter

Mi-171

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Operators (1)

Russia

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