The Russian Helicopters Mi-171A2 is powered by FADEC equipped Klimov VK2500 turboshafts, a KBO-17 integrated avionics suite and a new tail rotor. The helicopter has a more efficient X-shaped steering screw and a new rotor with composite blades and an improved aerodynamic profile.
A standard Mi-8/17 was used as flying laboratory. The first prototype performed maiden flight on November 25, 2014.
One prototype involved in accident on August 2018.
The first foreign operator of Mi-171A2 was the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Offshore variant developed as Mi-171A3
A standard Mi-8/17 was used as flying laboratory. The first prototype performed maiden flight on November 25, 2014.
One prototype involved in accident on August 2018.
The first foreign operator of Mi-171A2 was the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Offshore variant developed as Mi-171A3
List of Operators of Mi-171A2 |
| Years | Model | Org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007- | Mi-8/17 Hip (3rd Gen) |  Russian Helicopters | |
| 2014- | Russian Helicopters | ||
| 2018- | UTair Aviation | ||
| 2020- |  Global Vectra Helicorp | ||
| 2022- |  China General Aviation Service | ||
| 2023- |  Bangladesh Police |
Global Distribution of Mi-171A2 |
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Construction Numbers |
| C/N | Year | History | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171A02643140101U w/o 2018 | 514 grey | ||
| 171A02643170102U | RA-22880 | ||
| 171A02643170103U | RA-22894 |
