Modernized Heavy Transport Mi-26T2V Helicopter Makes Maiden Flight - Rostec

MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 19th August, 2018) A modernized heavy transport Mi-26T2V helicopter, designed for the Russian Aerospace Forces, made its maiden flight at the grounds of Rostvertol manufacturer, the Helicopters of Russia, which is part of Russian state corporation Rostec, told Sputnik on Sunday.

According to Anatoly Serdyukov, the industrial director of Rostec's aviation segment, series of deliveries of this version of the helicopter to the Russian Armed Forces are expected under the state armaments program for 2018-2027.

"Besides, I am certain that Mi-26T2 will be in demand not only in Russia, but beyond: we see some potential on the markets of Asia, Africa and in the middle East countries," Serdyukov said, as quoted in a statement.