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Russian Helicopters Unveils New Mi-171Sh-VN ‘Hip’ Troop Carrier

Russian Helicopters is displaying an impressive range of its military products at the Army 2020 International Military-Technical Forum.

The first Mi-171Sh-VN is shown during trials, with additional test instrumentation equipment fitted on a frame forward of the windscreen. (Photo: Russian Helicopters)

By David Donald • Contributor - UK

August 27, 2020

Russian Helicopters has displayed the first test model of a new version of the trusty Mi-8/17 “Hip” transport aircraft. Designated Mi-171Sh-VN, and known as Storm in its export version, the heavily armed helicopter features guided weapons and titanium/Kevlar armor to protect both the flight deck crew and troops in the cabin. Upgraded engines and a new rotor system are installed, the latter employing composite blades. It also has an “X”-shaped tailrotor, as fitted to the later Mi-35 versions and Mi-28.

Built at Russian Helicopters’ Ulan Ude factory, the Mi-171Sh-VN is fitted with an IBKV-17VP “glass” cockpit, and an OPS-24N-1L sighting systems for use with guided weapons. It has the latest President-S defensive aids suite, and a 0.5-inch machine gun. The helicopter, which is being unveiled at this week's Army 2020 International Military-Technical Forum, is reportedly aimed at a Russian special forces requirement.

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