Mi-8AMTSh-VA helicopters to be delivered to Russian armed forces by end of the year

Russian Helicopters is progressing smoothly on the delivery of a new version of the Mi-8AMTSh-V military transport helicopter for the Russian armed force.

Mi-8AMTSh 2
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The new Mi-8AMTSh-VA is designed for Arctic operations with new turbo-shaft engines, a more powerful auxiliary power unit and an upgraded avionics suite.

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