Helicopter MI 171

  • Manufacturer
    ULAN UDE – Helicopter Factory – Russia
  • Cruising speed
    230 km/h
  • Power plant
    Two klimov TV 3 – 117 VM engines
  • Services
    External cargo operation, personnel transport
  • Crew
    Pilot, co-pilot and flight engineer
  • Passengers
    26
  • Navigation Equipment
    Weather radar, Radio altimeter and SKYTRAC
  • Special Operations
    Hook for external loading, water transport with the bambi bucket equipment and rescue crane.
The MI-171 is the modernized version of the MI 8MTV-1 Helicopter is known worldwide for its comparatively low cost and high payload capacity. It has two turbines and is manufactured in Ulan-Ude. This aircraft stands out for its great performance since it can accommodate up to 26 passengers or 4 tons of cargo. Among its more specific benefits is that it contains a back door for large volume loads and special for quick eviction operations. This class of helicopters are fully equipped with modern navigation systems to fly in difficult weather conditions.
It can be configured for MEDEVAC medical evacuation operations with up to 12 stretchers. It can perform rescue operations with the use of the Rescue Crane to reach areas of difficult access and / or where it may not be possible to land making the helicopter an ideal option for humanitarian operations and / or natural disasters If you want a powerful and versatile helicopter, the MI 171 is one of the best options.