Flight tests of new military amphibious assault helicopter Mi-38T will begin in May of this year,, RIA Novosti reported by the representative of the Kazan helicopter plant.
Predseriynыy Mi-38 prototype
reported, The new transport-landing machine is significantly different from the certified base model of the Mi-38: "All units and components in the Mi-38T – Russian production. A helicopter equipped with a highly economical engines and integrated digital flight control and navigation system. Besides, the setting of communications for military purposes and additional fuel tanks to increase flight distance ".
Previously CEO of the holding company "Russian Helicopters" noted Andrew Boginsky, that "always more demanding military technology to".
According to him, Defense Minister comments on the results of a collaborative trial "will help you understand, the direction in which to upgrade the helicopter ".
Reference edition: "Mi-38T - transport and assault helicopters, occupies a niche between 8 Mi-26 and Mi-. Able to carry up to 30 men or to 6000 kg external load and 5000 kg inside cabin ".
