Said Sergei Crapevtsev president of "Air freight Aviation Ltd" on November 17 for the news agency "RIA Novosti" Russian Exhibition "Dubai Airshow - 2009", stated that the company "Russian helicopters" has reached an agreement with the international coalition forces in Afghanistan requires the supply of 10 helicopters model of "Mai".
Crapevtsev said that the agreement had been signed. And a few aircraft will be delivered the first batch in the month of December next. And the effect of the transaction will be completed in 2010.
The Crapevtsev saying: "The deal had been held with the Kazan helicopter plant. We do our implementation through the company" Russian helicopters ", which in turn held an agreement with the plant.
According to the words Crapevtsev is scheduled to supply 20 helicopters another helicopter factory in the city of Ulan get by the Russian Far East.
Said Andre Chipetov General Manager of "Russian helicopters and the President of the Russian delegation exhibition," news agency "Novosti", Russian company intends during 2009 - 2010 supply of at least 50 helicopters "Mai - 17" To the area of Middle and Near East. He said he expected that this number will increase until the year 2015 to 100 - 120 helicopter.
It is worth mentioning that more than 600 helicopter Russia is still currently in use in the region, including 200 helicopters invested international coalition forces in Afghanistan and government departments in Iraq And Afghanistan And Pakistan.
In order to Ttaiwiramlip maintenance and repair of a Russian helicopter in the period after the sale, was in the Free Zone Sharjah Airport International of building a common maintenance "International RotorCraft Services" contributed by each of the company "Russian Helicopters" and the Center for technical maintenance of the helicopters, "Air freight Aviation Ltd". The ceremony was held to provide the institution on November 17 the exhibition "Dubai Air Show - 2009."
Artillery rocket systems, "Pantsir - S 1" up to the UAE
The process of the supply of rocket artillery systems model "Pantsir - S 1" to the United Arab Emirates. Is also preparing a number of conventions for this type to be signed with other countries.
And announced on November 16 Vyacheslav Dzirkalen head of Russian delegation in the exhibition "Dubai Air Show - 2009" and vice-chairman of the Federal Military-Technical Cooperation, he stated: "We have signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates on the purchase of" Pantsir - S 1 "is successful implementation." According to him, the Arab Emirates has received a number of systems of this type.
The Dzirkalen: things are going in the framework of the commitments contained in the Convention, has been tested in the UAE. And reviewed the good qualities of the system. The UAE side expressed its satisfaction. "
The Dzirkalen to "the growing interest in this system in the world, especially in the Middle East, including in Libya, Saudi Arabia and Algeria. The agreement was signed in this regard with the Syrian Arab Republic."
He also praised the future of the system Dzirkalen good, with regard to export to the United Arab Emirates. He also said that Russia Had been proposed to lead the United Arab Emirates and other kinds of air defense. But unfortunately the decision was made for the benefit of the United States.
Dzirkalen He said: "The system of short-range missile artillery anti-aircraft" Pantsir "has been specifically designed for the United Arab Emirates in the Office of Design" Pripurostroynet ", and unparalleled in the world, as it is capable of destroying all means of modern air attack, and future, primarily smart weapons, and on the extent of up to 20 kilometers and a high of 15 km. and a maximum speed of 1300 meters the rocket in the second. and can infect the system 4 goals in the same time.
You can also use the system to destroy the land and sea targets, lightly armored. And could open fire during the movement and a fixed position, or during short breaks.
2012 will see the manufacture of helicopters, "Ka - 52" (crocodile) combat in batches
Andre Chipetov announced that his company intends to conclude the testing program of the government helicopter "Ka - 52" (crocodile) before the end of hostilities in 2010 and begin deliveries in the Russian Air Force and owners of foreign bookings by 2012.
Said Andre Chipetov told "Interfax" - ABC "The Russian said:" We conclude the first phase of the test helicopter "Ka - 52" (crocodile) new combat. We count on receiving a preliminary conclusion on this helicopter in the first quarter of next year. "
The Andre Chipetov that the main phase of the tests conducted in collaboration with the government and the Russian Defense Ministry.
Andre Chipetov said: "I hope that the decision to begin production of the first batch of helicopters of this kind before the completion of government testing. And therefore we will provide the Department of Defense from 2012 and perhaps before that. As for the export of" Ka - 52, "the company" Russian helicopters to cooperate in this regard with the company, "Ross Aoborun Export".
He went Chipetov, saying: "The number of Arab countries and other states show still show interest in this helicopter. It has been reported on the launch of Mrouhiti" Ka - 52 "and" Me - 28 "to participate in the tender for supplying Hindi Indian army with 22 helicopters combat. "
According to the words of Andre Chipetov the first deals on the export of helicopters, "Ka - 52" must coincide with the start of making payments on the helicopter.
Chipetov said: "We hope that we have available by 2012, a clear vision about the size of the real export helicopter" Ka - 52 "in order, but we plan to make themselves, but also helicopters, equipment and spare parts thereto, including Almkhvdhat wireless and electronic devices."
The supply of helicopters, "Mai - 35" to Brazil will begin in the coming year
Preparing company "Russian helicopters" For the supply of Helicopters, "Mai - 35" to Brazil. Said Andre Chipetov director of the company told "Interfax" - ABN ", saying:" The transaction has been started. And ending the company from making the first batch of helicopters to be issued to the applicant by next year. "
According to Andre Chipetov that it is due to be supplied 12 helicopters "Mai - 35" to Brazil. He said: "The first helicopter had been manufactured and is currently being tested in the air."
Chipetov pointed out that some people accusing the former makers helicopters that their industry is not viable to compete with their foreign counterparts. The helicopter "Mi -35" a shining example of the superiority of the national model similar products from foreign index of proportionality between effectiveness and price. Chipetov said: "For this very reason, chose Brazil" Mai - 35 "as a combat helicopter of the army
