The Russian Navy's Aviation has been equipped with the first Mi-8AMTSh-VA helicopter designed for operations in harsh Arctic conditions.
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| Test flight of the "Arctic" helicopter at the Ulan-Ude aircraft plant. |
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| The helicopter has the bright paint colors typical of polar aircraft. |
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| A notable feature of the aircraft is its unique heating system that allows the engine to quickly start at temperatures down to minus 60 degrees Celsius. |
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| The first Mi-8AMTSh-VA helicopter is painted in the colors of the Naval Aviation. Additional fuel tanks can be seen. Thanks to them, the aircraft can stay in the air for up to 7 hours and cover a distance of 1,400 km. |
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| The powerplant of the Mi-8AMTSh-VA “Arctic” helicopter. |
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| The powerplant of the Mi-8AMTSh-VA “Arctic” helicopter. |
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| For flights in the absence of navigation objects and polar night, the Mi-8AMTSh-VA is equipped with the most modern equipment. The helicopter has a digital autopilot and an inertial navigation system that operates without satellite signals. |
According to VOV
