Rotorcraft
Russian Helicopters Advances Mi-171E2, Ansat programs
MI-171E2 wrapped up a 45-flight, 50-hour test campaign, while an Ansat configured for EMS operations is in the throes of Chinese validation.
The Mi-171E2, an update of the Mi-17/171 series, offers improved performance compared to its predecessor. (Photo: Russian Helicopters)
The Mi-171E2, an update of the Mi-17/171 series, offers improved performance compared to its predecessor. (Photo: Russian Helicopters)

Two Russian Helicopters civil helicopter programs took steps forward with the conclusion of flight tests for the Mi-171E2 and the pursuit of new validations for the Ansat light twin, the company announced.