Rotorcraft
Russian Helicopters Keeps Low Profile at HeliRussia’2019
The Russian manufacturer has experienced a downturn in sales, but now has an order for 100 Mi-28NMs.
President Putin inspects the Kazan plant where the Ansat (in the background) and Mi-38 would be built.
President Putin inspects the Kazan plant where the Ansat (in the background) and Mi-38 would be built.

The 12th edition of HeliRussia, held at the Crocus Center in Moscow on May 16-18, saw a considerable reduction in the number of exhibits and participants. This is partly explained by the poor performance of the annual show’s patron, Russian Helicopters, whose production rate dropped from a peak of 294 in 2012 to 214-220 in 2017-2018. However, on the eve of the show, Russia President Vladimir Putin promised a massive order for as many as a 100 Mi-28NM attack helicopters.