Aircraft
Russian Helicopters On the Up, But Engine Supply Is Threatened
This Mi-17V5 is among those recently delivered to India. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)
This Mi-17V5 is among those recently delivered to India. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)

Earlier this month Russian Helicopters delivered the 3,500th helicopter of the Mil Mi-17 series. Assembled at the Kazan Helicopters plant, the machine is one of 151 that India has ordered. However, at the same time, tensions with Ukraine are threatening the supply of engines.

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