The new Russian helicopter set a record

[Major Shaitan Singh]

During the execution of the certification factory test the latest Russian helicopterMi-38 reached a record altitude - 8 thousand 800 meters and transmits whistle with reference to ITAR-TASS reported.

This is related to the festive opening ceremony of the memorial complex of the helicopter Mi-8. According to the Moscow Helicopter Plant named after Mikhail Mil, a world record, as yet "no peace in this class helicopter (take-off weight 15.6 metric tons) did not achieve such results."

Helicopter-champion Mi-38 engines have firm Pratt & Whitney Canada. Version of this aircraft with Russian engines are now broadcast on the flight tests. It is likely talking about the engine TV7-117V. After the test, the helicopter will receive a certificate of airworthiness.

The average passenger transport helicopter Mi-38 is designed to carry passengers (including the VIP-transport) inside the cargo cabin and on the external load, search and rescue operations, aviaobespecheniya offshore development, and can be equipped as a flying hospital.

It should be noted that two years ago, the world record in the industry vertolestroitelnoy established with Ukrainian engine. In June 2010 in Konotop Mi-8MTV with the power plant TV3-117VMA SBM1V-production "Motor Sich" rose to a height of 8100 meters in 14 minutes 9 seconds. This was a world record in speed climbing for helicopters.


02.08.12

 

[somebozo]

very poor translation..