Russian Helicopters has signed its first export contract for the medium multirole Ka-62 with Brazilian Atlas Txi Areo. Seven Ka-62s are scheduled for delivery between 2015 and 2016.
This is the first contract for the new medium multirole Ka-62, one of Russian Helicopters most eagerly anticipated new models. The first two Ka-62s are scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2015. Four helicopters will be delivered in total during 2015, with another one following in the first quarter of 2016. The contract includes an option for an additional seven Ka-62s.
Testing of the Ka-62 is scheduled to start in 2013, and Russian Helicopters is targeting certification for international use by 2015. Under the contract with Atlas Txi Areo, Russian Helicopters and its regional partners will establish a service centre providing after-sales care and maintenance in Brazil. The Ka-62 is suited for corporate use and carrying passengers, as well as special operations.
Atlas Txi Areo already operates medium multirole Mi-171A1s which were delivered last year. This helicopter won a tender from Petrobras, the Brazilian national oil company, and the fleet will be expanded in the future.
