Russian Helicopters Showcases Ansat
Russia's premier rotorcraft manufacturer brings to Paris a compelling candidate for civilian sales.
The Russian Helicopters Ansat is classed as a light twin, but appears more like a medium-size model.
The Russian Helicopters Ansat is classed as a light twin, but appears more like a medium-size model.

Russian Helicopters is showcasing the Ansat, which it classifies as a light utility helicopter, this week at the Paris Air Show. With a gross weight of 3,600 kg [7,937 pounds], useful load of 1,079 kg [2,380 pounds], and seating capacity up to 10 (one or two crewmembers and seven to eight passengers), this machine looks more like a medium helicopter, and yet it is the smallest type currently in the manufacturer’s portfolio. Russia’s national inventory accounts for 100 such helicopters, including 24 on the civilian register and the rest with the defense ministry.


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