Russia to deliver first Mi-171 helicopter to India by yearend

[Moscow]

Russia to deliver first Mi-171 helicopter to India by yearend
17:04 | 02/ 02/ 2009

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MOSCOW, February 2 (RIA Novosti) - Russia will deliver the first of the 80 Mi-171 transport helicopters to India under a recent contract by the end of this year, an official from Russia's state arms exporter said on Monday.

The Mi-171 is an export version of the Mi-8 Hip helicopter. Currently in production at two factories in Kazan and Ulan-Ude, it features more powerful turboshaft engines and can transport up to 37 passengers.

"The contract was signed in December, we have already received the down payment and hope that the first helicopter will be delivered to India before the end of the year," the deputy director of Rosoboronexport, Viktor Komardin, said.

Some sources estimate the new deal is worth around $662 million.

India already has 150 Russian-made Mi-8 and Mi-17 medium-lift helicopters deployed in at least 12 squadrons.

The Indian Air Force used Mi-17 helicopters in a commando assault on the Nariman House Jewish center in November last year, which killed some of the 10 terrorists involved in a three-day bloody rampage in Mumbai.

Russia started this year deliveries of Mi-171 helicopters to another customer, Iran, under a $45 million contract.

They will be used by Iran's Red Crescent for rescue missions and the evacuation of people injured in natural disasters.

it seems russia is doing hard to overcome the plague of delayed delivery.

 

[metalfalcon]

Russian Helis are one of the best in the world.

 

[indiatech]

Pakistan will have Chinese built Russian Mi-171

RIA Novosti - Russia - China starts producing Russian Mi-171 helicopters - paper

 

[indiatech]

In 2007, Russian companies only built 120 Mi-171 helicopters, although they had orders for 150 aircraft, due to a shortage of transmissions and rotors, and according to estimates, there are no plans in the future to increase production for these components.

At the same time, some Russian experts believe it is better to allow the Chinese to manufacture helicopters under license rather than sit and wait until China develops its own version, modeled on Russian designs, Vedomosti said.

 

[zombie:-)]

we are getting these ... cant wait to see them here

 

[ejaz007]

Russia to deliver first Mi-171 helicopter to India in 2010
14:30 | 11/ 02/ 2009


BANGALORE (India), February 11 (RIA Novosti) - Russia will deliver the first of 80 Mi-171 transport helicopters to India under a recent contract in 2010, an official from Russia's state arms exporter said on Wednesday.

The Mi-171 is an export version of the Mi-8 Hip helicopter. Currently in production at two factories in the Russian Volga area city of Kazan and the East Siberian city of Ulan-Ude, it features more powerful turboshaft engines and can transport up to 37 passengers.

"We hope that the first helicopter will be delivered to India at the start of 2010," a deputy director of Rosoboronexport, Viktor Komardin, said.

He previously said the first helicopter would be delivered to India before the end of the year.

Some sources estimate the new deal is worth around $662 million.

India already has 150 Russian-made Mi-8 and Mi-17 medium-lift helicopters deployed in at least 12 squadrons.

The Indian Air Force used Mi-17 helicopters in a commando assault on the Nariman House Jewish center in November last year, which killed some of the 10 terrorists involved in a three-day bloody rampage in Mumbai.

Russia started this year deliveries of Mi-171 helicopters to another customer, Iran, under a $45 million contract. They will be used by Iran's Red Crescent for rescue missions and the evacuation of people injured in natural disasters.

Russia also hopes to win a tender to provide India with six Il-78MD-90 fuel tankers, the head of the United Aircraft Corporation said at an air show in the southern city of Bangalore.

Aero India-2009 is one the largest aerospace shows in the Asia-Pacific region, hosting leading manufacturers, vendors and suppliers from 35 countries.

The existing Russian-Indian military cooperation program through 2010 features up to 200 projects worth about $18 billion.

India is a key buyer of Russian weaponry, with contracts including the delivery of the Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier with at least 16 MiG-29K Fulcrum-D carrier fighters, the Smerch MLRS, and licensed production of T-90 tanks in India.

RIA Novosti - Russia - Russia to deliver first Mi-171 helicopter to India in 2010

 

[Paan Singh]

IAF to procure 59 Mi-17 choppers from Russia

New Delhi: Aiming to strengthen its medium-lift helicopter fleet, the IAF is planning to procure 59 more Mi-17 IV choppers in addition to the 80 ordered earlier from Russia.

The 80 choppers ordered in 2008 will be for enhancing the medium-lift helicopter fleet of the IAF whereas the next 59 would be used for replacing the older ones in the existing fleet which will be phased out in coming years, defence ministry officials said here.

The proposal for acquiring the 59 choppers has already been cleared by the defence acquisition council and will be put up for cabinet committee on security clearance soon, they said.

India will start receiving the first of 80 Mi-17 transport helicopters from Russia by the end of this year which will help in augmenting its capability to carry out missions in high-altitude areas and relief operations.

The remaining choppers are likely to be inducted in phased manner in next four years.

In 2008, India had signed a deal with Russia to supply 80 Mi-17s to augment its existing fleet of around 150 Mi-8 and Mi-17 medium-lift choppers, which have over five tonne load carrying capability and are also used to ferry troops and VIPs.

The Air Force had felt the need of inducting more medium-lift choppers after a spate of natural disasters following the tsunami in December, 2004 and the heavy snowfall in Kashmir in 2005.

The IAF is also going to acquire light utility, heavy-lift and attack choppers in the near future to expand its rotary wing fleet.

The trials for procuring all the three class of choppers are on in different parts of the country.

With sale of equipment such as the Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier, additional Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft, Mi-17 helicopters, Moscow has continued to be among the top defence hardware suppliers to New Delhi, which relies heavily on imports for its defence needs.

 

[kali]

It can jointly develop with with Russia.

Why India buy this helicopter from Russia?

What about tot about this deal?

 

[IndianArmy]

It can jointly develop with with Russia.

Why Jointly develop when Our Requirements are Fulfilled by a ready made product???

Why India buy this helicopter from Russia?

To fly Of Course

What about tot about this deal?

Was the contract signed for a TOT along with the Helicopters??? And India already is Making A Medium Lift Helicopter a Bigger and Stronger Version of Dhruv

 

[Cityboy]

Gud news. . We should ask TOT from russia and start building mi17 heli at home. .

 

[mjnaushad]

Pakistan will have Chinese built Russian Mi-171

RIA Novosti - Russia - China starts producing Russian Mi-171 helicopters - paper

From where did Pakistan came into the thread?????

 

[Dark Angel]

The Mi-171 helicopters carry out transportation of troops, supplies and equipment to the battlefield. Other roles include air-to-surface attack, medical evacuation, airborne command post, refuelling, mine laying, search and rescue, spacecraft recovery, disaster relief, etc.

 

[kali]

we should ask for TOT

 

[kali]

Why Jointly develop when Our Requirements are Fulfilled by a ready made product???



To fly Of Course



Was the contract signed for a TOT along with the Helicopters??? And India already is Making A Medium Lift Helicopter a Bigger and Stronger Version of Dhruv

Indian Navy has rejected 10tonne dhruv version

 

[gowthamraj]

More than one year delay