The troops received a batch of Mi-8 MTV-5-1, equipped with a new system for creating clutter, According to the Russian Defense Ministry's press service.
celebrated, that five helicopters Mi-8 MTV-5-1, early made the Kazan helicopter plant, We entered the army as part of the state defense order.
Machines have passed all necessary tests and was taken a military representative of Ministry of Defense. Helicopters operated under the experienced crews have already arrived to the place of service and started to perform combat training missions.
According to the press-service, These helicopters are equipped with a system for creating clutter. Besides, they provided a place for the airborne defense, which provides protection from the rotorcraft missiles homing infrared.
It is also reported, that the Mi-8 MTV-5-1 is the new version of the military-transport helicopter Mi-8 MTV-5. Improvements have been made in view of the combat experience of the models of this family.
The machine is capable of carrying up to 36 person or to 12 wounded soldiers, and various loads weighing up 4 tone, placed in the cargo compartment, and on the external sling.
