Mi-38 sets altitude record in 10-20 tonne class

Mi-38 sets altitude record in 10-20 tonne class

29-Aug-2012 Source: Russian Helicopters

Russian Helicopters, part of Russian state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, is proud to announce that a Mi-38 set a new world altitude record on the final day of the 14th FAI World Helicopter Championship.

The Mi-38, one of the latest Russian models designed for cargo and passenger transportation, climbed to above 8,600 meters, setting a new world record in the E1h class (the FAI category for helicopters weighing 10,000 to 20,000 kg).

The record was set by test pilots from Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant, part of Russian Helicopters. The team was led by captain Vladimir Kutanin, and also included Salavat Sadriev (second pilot), Oleg Repitilo (navigator) and Igor Klevantsev (Air Force chief flight test engineer).

The previous record, of 8,500 meters, was also set by Russian pilots during a test flight. The new mark has been officially registered and will go down in global aviation history.

The multi-role Mi-38 can transport cargo and passengers (including VIPs), and can also be used for search-and-rescue and offshore operations, and as a mobile hospital. It has the greatest load-lift and passenger-carrying capacity of any other helicopter in its class, and the best technical and performance specifications across most areas. Mass production is planned to start in 2015, using either Klimov TV7-117V or Pratt&Whitney Canada PW127/TS engines at the client’s choice.

The Mi-38 is fitted with emergency on-water landing equipment, and can be operated day and night and in all weathers, in a variety of climactic conditions and in temperatures from -50°С to +60°С. It comes with a leading-edge avionics suite and meets Russian AP-29, European JAR-29 and American FAR-29 standards. The helicopter’s high levels of reliability and safety and comfort for both crew and passengers, coupled with its advanced technical characteristics, make the Mi-38 one of the most advanced models on the Russian and global markets today.

The 14th World Helicopter Championship took place on 22-26 August at the Drakino airbase in the Serpukhov District of Moscow Region. Teams from 11 countries – Austria, Belarus, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Poland, Russia, Switzerland, Ukraine and the UK — took part, and more than 7,000 guests and spectators attended. Russian Helicopters acted as general partner of the Championship.

Russian Helicopters is continuing the proud history of Russian helicopter building in creating machines that are able to set new records. The company is also committed to promoting helicopter sport in Russia in order to discover new talented pilots and strengthen the image of Russian-produced helicopters on the global market.
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Russian Helicopters, JSC is a subsidiary of UIC Oboronprom, which in turn is a part of Russian Technologies State Corporation. It is one of the global leaders in helicopter production and the only helicopter design and production powerhouse in Russia. Russian Helicopters is headquartered in Moscow. The company comprises five helicopter production facilities, two design bureaus, a spare parts production and repair facility, as well as an aftersale service branch responsible for maintenance and repair in Russia and all over the world. Its helicopters are popular among Russian ministries and state authorities (Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Emergency Control Ministry), operators (Gazpromavia, UTair), major Russian corporations. Over 8000 helicopters of Soviet/Russian make are operated in 110 countries worldwide. Traditionally the demand is highest in the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Russia, and CIS countries. Russian Helicopters was established in 2007. In 2011 its IFRS revenues increased 27.8% to RUB 103.9 billion. Deliveries reached 262 helicopters.

Partners of Russian Helicopters: AirTaxi Service (interior completions and maintenance); Tranzas (software, navigation systems, aviation simulators); CSTS Dinamika (technical training means for aviation flight and engineering personnel); BETA AIR (testing equipment and aviation electronics); Ural Works of Civil Aviation (repair of helicopter engines and components, as well as gearboxes).

UIC Oboronprom, JSC is a multi-profile industrial and investment group established in 2002. It is a part of Russian Technologies State Corporation. Its main tasks include: helicopter engineering (Russian Helicopters, JSC) and engine-building (United Engine Industry Corporation managing company).

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