Russian helicopters find buyers in Southeast Asia
Recently we Reportedhow Russia is confidently doing business in the Asia-Pacific region and what a great outrage it causes in the United States. And now, information has been received from the Russian Helicopters holding company (Rostec state corporation), which will annoy Washington even more.
It turns out that during a demonstration tour of Southeast Asia, the holding received applications for more than 70 Mi-171A2 and Ansat helicopters from Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia and China. It was possible to reach appropriate agreements and receive a portfolio of orders thanks to a natural demonstration of this civil equipment. This was reported from the press service of the holding.
The demonstration tour lasted a month, but apparently, it was worth the effort. More than $ 500 million is a logical result and a clear confirmation of the competitiveness and demand for Russian civilian helicopter technology.
Although the general director of the holding, Andrey Boginsky, said that we are talking about both “hard” and “soft” contracts. “Hard” refers to an already signed contract for the supply of 20 Ansat helicopters in the interests of the Chinese Disaster Medicine Association. But the remaining helicopters are only planned to be delivered to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia (all takes time).
The head of the holding added that in the next 10 years, the demand for civilian helicopters in Southeast Asia can reach up to 420 helicopters. And Russian Helicopters quite rightly count on a decent market share.
It should be recalled that Ansat is a light twin-engine multi-purpose helicopter that can be used to carry goods and passengers, it is certified for use in hot climates. In turn, the Mi-171A2 is a mid-range multipurpose helicopter combining the unique experience of operating Mi-8/17 helicopters and the latest holding developments. It is effective at any time of the day in high altitude conditions, at low and high temperatures, high humidity and above the water surface.
It turns out that during a demonstration tour of Southeast Asia, the holding received applications for more than 70 Mi-171A2 and Ansat helicopters from Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia and China. It was possible to reach appropriate agreements and receive a portfolio of orders thanks to a natural demonstration of this civil equipment. This was reported from the press service of the holding.
The demonstration tour lasted a month, but apparently, it was worth the effort. More than $ 500 million is a logical result and a clear confirmation of the competitiveness and demand for Russian civilian helicopter technology.
Although the general director of the holding, Andrey Boginsky, said that we are talking about both “hard” and “soft” contracts. “Hard” refers to an already signed contract for the supply of 20 Ansat helicopters in the interests of the Chinese Disaster Medicine Association. But the remaining helicopters are only planned to be delivered to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia (all takes time).
The head of the holding added that in the next 10 years, the demand for civilian helicopters in Southeast Asia can reach up to 420 helicopters. And Russian Helicopters quite rightly count on a decent market share.
It should be recalled that Ansat is a light twin-engine multi-purpose helicopter that can be used to carry goods and passengers, it is certified for use in hot climates. In turn, the Mi-171A2 is a mid-range multipurpose helicopter combining the unique experience of operating Mi-8/17 helicopters and the latest holding developments. It is effective at any time of the day in high altitude conditions, at low and high temperatures, high humidity and above the water surface.
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