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Deputy head of the FSMTC Drozhzhov: Negotiations with India on the production of Russian helicopters at Indian enterprises are frozen

Deputy head of the FSMTC Drozhzhov: Negotiations with India on the production of Russian helicopters at Indian enterprises are frozenProduction of Russian Ka-226T helicopters in India will not be deployed, negotiations on this issue are frozen. This was announced by the Deputy Head of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation of Russia Vladimir Drozhzhov.

Several years of negotiations with India on the production of Russian Ka-226T helicopters at Indian enterprises have been frozen, Indians were not satisfied with the proposed level of localization of production. At the same time, the Indian Ministry of Defense is considering the purchase of ready-made helicopters from Russia.. Meanwhile, the joint venture offered the Indians new conditions with localization in 70%. Now it depends only on New Delhi, will negotiations resume.

Unfortunately, negotiations with Indian partners on the level of localization of the production of Ka-226T helicopters are practically frozen. According to the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of India, they are not satisfied with that level of localization, which is proposed by the joint venture- TASS quotes Drozhzhov's words.

The agreement between the Russian Federation and India on cooperation in the field of helicopter construction was signed in 2015 year. according to the document, “Russian Helicopters” organize deliveries to India and localization of production in this country of the Russian Ka-226T helicopter and its modifications. AT 2016 Russia and India set up a joint venture, which included: AO “Rosoboronexport”, holding “Russian Helicopters” and India's Hindustan Aeronautic Limited. anticipated, what the joint venture will produce 200 rotorcraft in nine years, first 40 of which will be collected in Russia.

Ka-226T with carrier system, made on a twin-screw coaxial scheme, has a maximum take-off weight 3,6 tons, able to carry up to 1 t payload. The main distinguishing feature is the modularity of its design.. The transport cabin is easily installed on the helicopter, which is designed to carry up to six people, or modules, equipped with special equipment.

AT 2021 year, an updated version of the Ka-226T helicopter appeared, the helicopter has undergone a deep modernization. The design of the fuselage and airframe was changed. Besides, updates also affected the carrier system, a new rotor column was installed on the helicopter, main gearbox and new crash-resistant fuel system. New blades also announced. In the future, the helicopter should also receive a Russian VK-650V turboshaft engine., which should replace the French Arrius 2G1 engines.

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