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Mi-171E







Mi-171 powered by VK-2500-03 engines for extreme temperatures (-58/+50 C)


  Mi-171E News


Mi-171 with VK-2500-03 Engine Certified in China

Mi-171 with VK-2500-03 Engine Certified in China

07-Apr-19 - Chinese Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) granted certification to the Mi-171 with Klimov VK-2500-03 engines. Special suited for cargo and firefighting demonstrated taking 3.5 tons bambi bucket at an altitude of 3,000 meters ~ 9,800 feet #VK2500
Russia Completed Flight Tests of Mi-171Е2

Russia Completed Flight Tests of Mi-171Е2

07-Feb-18 - The latest variant of the Mi-17 is equipped with “high-altitude” engines VK-2500PS-03 with increased power and FADEC digital control system and a new rotor system. Will still be exported as “Mi-171Е”
Upgrading the Mi-171E

Upgrading the Mi-171E

01-Dec-17 - Russian Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (UUAP) fitting the Mi-171E helicopter with new rotors, polymer composite materials blades and FADEC VK-2500PS-03 engine with modified stabilizer and keel beam
VIP Mi-171E Delivered to Uganda

VIP Mi-171E Delivered to Uganda

10-Feb-16 - Russian Helicopters has delivered a VIP Mi-171E helicopter with a superior comfort cabin to the government of Uganda. Features included a wardrobe, food station, toilet and widescreen displays.
More Mi-171 helicopters to China in 2016

More Mi-171 helicopters to China in 2016

10-Sep-15 - Russian Helicopters plans to deliver two MI-171 aircraft to China in 2016. The current Mi-171 fleet in China numbers about 150 aircraft.
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  List of Operators of Mi-171E


Years Model Org
1996-    Mi-8/17 Hip (3rd Gen) ecuador Ejercito Ecuatoriano
2010-    iraq Al Quwwa al Jawwiya al Iraqiya
2011-    argentina Fuerza Aerea Argentina
2012-    china Poly Technologies
2013-    sri lanka Sri Lanka Air Force

Mi-8/17 Hip (3rd Gen) United Nations
kenya Kenya Air Force
Mi-8/17 Hip (3rd Gen) pakistan Pakistan Government



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