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Russian Helicopters Group has started the trials of its Ansat lightweight multipurpose helicopter

MOSCOW, October 31. /TASS/. Russian Helicopters Group, part of Russia’s state hi-tech corporation Rostec, has started the trials of its Ansat lightweight multipurpose helicopter in a hot climate in Pakistan, the company’s press office reported on Tuesday.

"Russian Helicopters Group has started the trials of the Ansat multipurpose helicopter in Pakistan. The trials aim to confirm the possibilities of operating the rotocraft in high air temperatures. At present, the helicopter has already started test flights. There are plans to expand the Ansat’s temperature regime to plus 50 degrees Celsius," the Russian Helicopters press office said, adding that after that the helicopter would be able to operate in the range of minus 45 degrees to plus 50 degrees Celsius.

The trials are expected to be completed in mid-November.

"Following their results, a conference has been scheduled in Islamabad for the helicopter’s potential Pakistani customers to view its competitive advantages and the specifics of its operation," the press office noted.

"The Ansat is a very attractive helicopter by some flight and technical characteristics, including for customers from Asia and the Middle East. We have arranged for the helicopter’s several upgrades, including the expansion of the temperature range of its operation. I hope that the trials’ positive results will make it possible to translate the interest of potential buyers into a number of agreements," Russian Helicopters Group Deputy CEO for Marketing and Business Alexander Shcherbinin was quoted by the press office as saying.

The Ansat is a lightweight twin-engine multipurpose helicopter whose serial production has been launched at the Kazan Helicopter Enterprise. In May 2015, the helicopter’s modification with a medical module complying with all international standards was certified.

Reported in Tass: Russian news agency, Oct 31st.
 
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General characteristics

  • Crew: 1–2
  • Capacity: **7–8 passengers
    • 2 stretchers and 3 attendants
    • Internally 1,234 kg (2,721 lb)
  • Length: 13.76 (45.1 ft)
  • Rotor diameter: 11.5 m (38 ft)
  • Height: 3.4 m (11 ft)
  • Disc area: 103.87 m² (1,118.0 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 1,900 kg (4,200 lb)
  • Loaded weight: 3,000 kg (6,600 lb)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 3,600 kg (7,900 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207Kturboshaft, 630 HP (470 kW) each
Performance

  • Never exceed speed: 285 km/h (177 mph; 154 kn)
  • Maximum speed: 275 km/h (171 mph; 148 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 220 km/h (140 mph; 120 kn)
  • Range: 515 km (320 mi; 278 nmi) with main fuel tanks
  • Endurance: 3 hr 20 min
  • Service ceiling: 4,800 m (15,700 ft) operational, 2,500 m (8,200 ft) hover
  • Rate of climb: 21.5 m/s (4,230 ft/min)
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Seems like a reasonable platform comparable to Bell Huey

If it can function in Russian weather extreme cold and reasonable hot weather it would also do well in Pakistani land-escape

For Rangers / Local Ministries seems like a reasonable platform

Twin Engine , gives you reliability
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Appears to have active duty experience as well
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For private sector or perhaps rangers a good choice to consider in case we had shortages
 
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I think this is for the provincial bodies etc or border security
Really no harm if 40-60 Private sector clients get this machine for Provincial level roles and responsibilities etc. Every province has a need for 10-15 machines each

It will be a best asset to have over congested cities to track down people of interest
 
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Seems like a reasonable platform comparable to Bell Huey

If it can function in Russian weather extreme cold and reasonable hot weather it would also do well in Pakistani land-escape

For Rangers / Local Ministries seems like a reasonable platform

Twin Engine , gives you reliability
ad0affb8ffee.jpg



Kazan_Ansat_Ansat_U_light_utility_multirole_helicopter_640_007.jpg


Appears to have active duty experience as well
Kazan_Ansat_Ansat_U_light_utility_multirole_helicopter_640_001.jpg


For private sector or perhaps rangers a good choice to consider in case we had shortages

Can it replace ageing alloutte-III fleet??
 
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Expensive option


I agree, but that would mean in the past it was more economical or why did the PAF, Army and civilian Wing buy the Italian Helicopter, that is out of my logic, sorry!
 
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I agree, but that would mean in the past it was more economical or why did the PAF, Army and civilian Wing buy the Italian Helicopter, that is out of my logic, sorry!

Those were suitable for high altitudes and winter in northern areas.
 
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Seems like a legitimate chopper for Rangers the hatch door is the only feature I wish they would rework and make it more like a sliding door instead
 
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what ever is choosen should be licence built or preferably a JV locally for both civilian and military use
 
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