The first batch of Mi-38 helicopters for the Ministry of Defense will range from 10-ti to 20 units

The contract for the supply of Russian military helicopters Mi-38 will be signed in 2016 or 2017 g. The first batch will be from 10-tee to 20 machines, reports MIC with reference to the deputy general director of the holding company "Helicopters of Russia" (BP) Alexander Shcherbinin.

“Regarding the number and technical appearance of the helicopters, we can say that the“ leader ”party will make from a technical performance of 10 to 20, based on the production Mi-38 helicopter with a serious enough refinement of it to the requirements of the Ministry of Defense of Russia”,

said Sherbinin.

He noted that currently "there are active consultations with the Ministry of Defense to determine the appearance of the vehicle and the number of helicopters of this class", which can be delivered to the VKS.

“During 2016-2017, it is planned to sign a corresponding supply agreement. The exact date depends on the decision of the military department. We are ready for this at any time, ”the deputy general director added.

Earlier, the holding stated that the Ministry of Defense will become the first customer of the Mi-38, and that "the decision on the procedure and timing for the arrival of new vehicles to the troops has already been made." At the same time, Deputy Defense Minister Borisov said that a contract with BP could be signed at 2017 g, serial deliveries of vehicles would begin at 2018.

Help newspaper: “Mi-38 - multi-purpose helicopter, which can be used to transport passengers and cargo, as a search and rescue, like a flying hospital. This car occupies a niche between the representatives of the Mi-8 / 17 family and the heavy Mi-26. The payload of the Mi-38 is five to six tons; the helicopter can carry up to 30 people. ”

Comments

[Black Colonel]

I thought it would be a lighter class car than the Mi-8. And it’s like that — between the Mi-8 and the Mi-26! So there is a need.

[svp67]

10-20 Mi-38 cars, the figure is somehow strange, not a squadron. So I understand that they will pass the full stage of military tests. I wish them good luck, since their fate largely depends on this.

[Razvedka_Boem]

Most likely they will be sent 2-3 units each, to various climatic zones, and then, according to the results of operation, some modifications will probably be made and the second batch will already be sufficient to form several squadrons.

[DarkMatter]

Very interesting interview.
Mr. Shcherbin is ready to sign a supply agreement. At the same time, "there are active consultations with the Ministry of Defense to determine the appearance of the machine." That is, the appearance of the car is not defined. Maybe the Defense Ministry will want there to be a VIP salon for 50 people, transport 2 Armats, and there was also a laser cannon below. Well, just how is he ready to supply now what he does not know?
That is, I don’t know what to deliver yet, I don’t know how it will look at all, but I’m ready to deliver it now. Another talking head.

[Razvedka_Boem]

I believe that when speaking about the appearance of the car, they mean in particular, for example, a hatch at the rear, doors on both sides of the cabin, whether there will be increased fuel tanks or standard ones, what kind of suspension will be for armaments, etc.

[DarkMatter]

Well, this is a change in design.
And anything can be requested there, it is such a gimp and tug of war, desire and opportunity.
Then, if it will be necessary to install additional equipment, then this is generally a separate issue, it is necessary to check it, test it, it will take some time.
Not to mention the subcontractors, who will supply the equipment, maybe they will say that they are not ready to supply it (loading under other contracts), maybe they will not converge at the price and all this will last for some time, etc., etc.

[Koresh]

Very interesting machine. I would like to know the performance characteristics and capacity.

[viktorrymar]

Aircraft performance
Cruising speed
280 - 290 km / h
Flight range with cargo weighing 3 000 kg - 900 km
Flight range with cargo 5 000kg - 420 km
Range with additional
2700kg fuel tanks and cargo - 1200 km
Service ceiling 5 900 m
Static ceiling hanging outside the zone of influence of the earth 3 750 m
Mass characteristics
Max. take-off weight 15 600 kg
Maximum take-off weight with external load 16200 kg
Max. payload in transport cab Up to 5 tons
Max. payload on external load suspension Up to 6 tons
Power point
Gas turbine engines 2xTV7-117В (OJSC Klimov)
Takeoff Power 2 500 HP
Emergency Power 3 750 HP
Cabin dimensions
Floor length 7000 mm
Width 2 360 mm
Height 1 840 mm
Volume 29,5 m3
1-3 helicopter crew
Capacity
Passengers (economy class) up to 30
VIP lounge up to 12 passengers

[guzik007]

Generals to hunt to carry?

[tinibar]

More aircraft, good and different!

[Varaga]

They write: "... This machine occupies a niche between the representatives of the Mi-8/17 family and the heavy Mi-26." And I think that over time this helicopter will completely replace the Mi-8. It is impractical to keep the old Mi-8 along with the new Mi-38. "Eight" is not much smaller in size, which means that the "38th" can also be used there. And the capacity of "38" is more. Question: so what the fuck goat button accordion? Besides, old ...

[Mountain shooter]

Good development of the Mi-8/17 line. That would have achieved the same popularity (and worldwide sales!).

[GAndr]

Quote: Waraga

They write: "... This machine occupies a niche between the representatives of the Mi-8/17 family and the heavy Mi-26." And I think that over time this helicopter will completely replace the Mi-8. It is impractical to keep the old Mi-8 along with the new Mi-38. "Eight" is not much smaller in size, which means that the "38th" can also be used there. And the capacity of "38" is more. Question: so what the fuck goat button accordion? Besides, old ...

Well, actually the 8 best helicopter in its class today :) Who told you that it is out of date?
Show at least one other helicopter that would equal 8-ke in terms of performance ... They simply do not exist.
So 8 more will survive with you. The car is just amazingly successful!

[Zaurbek]

The eight keep on their reliability and low price. For commercial use, the cost of maintenance, fuel, lower comm load eats up all the advantages of the Mi-8. It is necessary to change the generation of technology in time.

[dauria]

The eight keep on their reliability and low price.

It rests on an amazingly successful choice of airframe mass-dimensional characteristics and very successful TV3-117 engines. When the "teshki" was upgraded to "mt", it became "more volatile" than a twenty-four. And 30 fighters and "MT" easily lifted, even in the mountains, and not at sea level. Eh, youth ...

[GAndr]

I had the opportunity to serve in military unit 2305 (7 UAE SVPO). So in the conditions of Chukotka, a car is better than 8 than hard to imagine. Beautiful, reliable car. I can’t imagine what other helicopter could withstand such difficult operating conditions. And in a blizzard and in frost, it is necessary to guard the border. And the Mi-8 is the best machine for this.

[Zaurbek]

The upgraded Mi-8 is the main enemy of this machine. The engines are the same, the blades are the same, the gearbox I don’t know, and the price is two times lower .... And in the army he will not be able to replace the Mi-8 in the form of a transport-combat one, too big ....

[Zaurbek]

We need a Ka-60/62 machine and then the Mi-38 will fit well into the line of helicopters: Ansat / Ka-226 - Ka-60/62 - Mi-38-Mi-26. And still a good domestic analogue of Robinson with and without a turbine.

[Evgesh91]

Am I the only one jarred by the Euromile inscription? Still want to be the euro?

[Zaurbek]

This is a unit in Israel. I need to ask the Professor ...

[Engineer]

"Euromil"

[Vadim12]

Is Euromile a tribute to the West? The euro prefix is ​​shoved wherever it gets, from building materials to gasoline. As we love Europa, it turns out.

[Black Colonel]

I agree. For some reason, "Africa" ​​or "Asia" does not presume to add. But it would be original and attractive: "Why is it exactly SUCH a prefix, and not the previous one? It will be necessary to find out better." And b to go ...

[GAndr]

Quote: Zaurbek

The eight keep on their reliability and low price. For commercial use, the cost of maintenance, fuel, lower comm load eats up all the advantages of the Mi-8. It is necessary to change the generation of technology in time.

You brought the most important indicators for army equipment. That’s why the 8 will fly for a very long time :) Mi-38 is more a commercial project than a military one, but God forbid that this helicopter finds its place in our army. I agree that the development should be constant and it’s great that they launch a new helicopter. But however, I assure you that the 38th will not be a full replacement for 8-ke in the near future. Whether you like it or not. I think that they will coexist in parallel.

[Zaurbek]

Army sales are not a sign of model success. A good business needs civilian sales and service. And this is a minimum of + 50% of sales, the currency in the budget, the currency at the enterprise, the ability of the enterprise to buy new equipment, licenses for models and assemblies in the open market. What would later be used, including in the production of new military models.

[GAndr]

In this case, we are talking about delivery to the army :)

[GAndr]

In this case, we are talking about delivery to the army :)

[Zaurbek]

Here it is just necessary to move away from such a moment. Mi-8, by the way, and in the civilian world is very successful. But old.

[padded jacket]

Quote: Vadim12

Is Euromile a tribute to the West?

The EURO prefix in the name EUROMIL from the name of the helicopter engineering company EUROCOPTER with which this helicopter was originally developed, in particular, it had imported engines and part of the equipment.
In 1994, the Moscow and Kazan Helicopter Plants, the Plant im. V. Ya. Klimova and Eurocopter established the Euromil joint venture. The partners participated in the project on a risk-sharing basis, transferring the functions of the main executor of the program to Euromil. Eurocopter took over the creation of avionics for the Mi-38, was supposed to advise Russians on certification and deal with sales of the helicopter abroad.

[Al. Peresvet]

Good news.

[Aleksandr777]

Great.

[snc]

This machine occupies a niche between representatives of the Mi-8/17 family and the heavy Mi-26

How do zhurnalyugi got this stupidity to repeat. Mi-38 is a direct replacement for Mi-8. To take a place between the Mi-8 and the Mi-26, we need a payload of 10-12 tons. Previously, we had the Mi-6, now we have nothing in this class.

[DmitryK]

Either rain, or snow, or it will be, or not. Count how many such empty news since the year 11, at least .... The content is approaching zero in terms and quantity.