Rotorcraft
Russian Defense Ministry To Take Mi-38T This Year
After a stop-start development, Mil's successor to the legendary Mi-8 series has entered production for the Russian armed forces.
he Mi-38-2 was developed as a commercial version with Russian engines. The Mi-38T is a military derivative. (Photo: Valdimir Karnozov)
he Mi-38-2 was developed as a commercial version with Russian engines. The Mi-38T is a military derivative. (Photo: Valdimir Karnozov)

An initial production batch of the Mi-38T rotorcraft is being prepared for manufacturer and customer acceptance trials ahead of the planned delivery to the Russian Air and Space Force (VKS). Flight-testing is to start in the second quarter of this year, while the shipment is set for the fourth quarter, according to Russian Helicopters.


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