The Russian Air Force will take delivery of up to 400 modernized Mi-8
battlefield support helicopters by 2020, service spokesman Col.Vladimir
Drik said
“By the end of the year, up to 50 of the latest Mi-8 models will
operate, and by 2020 the air force plans to have more than 400 new
Mi-8s,” he said.
The latest modernized Mi-8AMTSh and Mi-8MTV5-1 helicopters will appear
at the "Common Sky" air force centenary celebration, which will be held
on August 12 at Zhukovsky southeast of Moscow.
The Mi-8 is the most numerous helicopter in the air force, and has been
produced in greater numbers than any helicopter in history.
“In just 50 years, the Defense Ministry has introduced more than 30
different modifications, including assault transport, radar jamming,
command post, communications and search and rescue roles," he said.
Asian Defence News
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