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 | |
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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 | |
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171A02643140101U w/o 2018 | 514 grey | ||
171A02643170102U | RA-22880 | ||
171A02643170103U | RA-22894 |