Russian Ministry of Defense to become first customer for Mi-38

The Russian Ministry of Defense will be the first operator of the Mi-38 transport helicopter, Russian Helicopters said in a press release.

Mil Mi-38 at the MAKS-2011 (01)
By Doomych (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

The helicopter has to carry out further tests to confirm that it meets army requirements before a contract is signed.