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Rostec supplies the first Ansat helicopter and a medical version of Mi-17-1V to Turkmenistan

Russian Helicopters Press Release | April 9, 2021

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Kazan Helicopters of Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) supplied the first Ansat helicopter and multipurpose Mi-17-1V to the Republic of Turkmenistan. Both helicopters will be used in the new International Burn Center to provide medevac for the injured and seriously ill patients.

Turkmenistan will use its new Ansat helicopter to provide medevac for injured and seriously ill patients. Kazan Helicopters Photo

A contract for supplying Ansat and Mi-17-1V helicopters was signed between Kazan Helicopters and Turkmenistan Airlines on Mar. 31, 2020. In accordance with the contract, both helicopters are supplied to Turkmenistan in a versatile version with medical modules and medical equipment, and there are additional anti-burn sets. The rotorcraft are equipped with air conditioning systems.

Mi-17-1V has additional fuel tanks to provide for longer flights. The helicopter also has SLG-300 hoist system, a landing and search light and external sling which can carry large cargo up to four tonnes.

This press release was prepared and distributed by Russian Helicopters.

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