The Mi-171 A2’s rotor hub and blades were derived from those fitted to the Mi-38.

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An attractive payload/range capability and a considerable increase in the cruise speed are promised for the Mi-171A2 due to the all-new rotor system and more powerful and fuel-efficient engines.

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The X-shaped tail rotor provides better efficiency and produces 20% less noise.

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The current production-standard Mi-171A (this one is operated by UTair) is now regarded as an ageing design and Russian commercial operators have raised requirements for a more modern aircraft featuring a rapidly re-configurable cabin and a type certification in accordance to European and US airworthiness requirements.

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A forward-facing KOS-17 camera, mounted in the nose of the helicopter, covers a 120° arc in the horizontal plane for enhanced situational awareness.

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Only minor cosmetic changes were made from the Mi-171's external layout to reduce development time and costs.

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Pall intake filters are intended to provide reliable operation and save the engines from wear and tear in dusty and sandy conditions.

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The first prototype Mi-171A2 (OP-1) pictured during its public debut at the MAKS airshow at Zhukovsky near Moscow in August 2013.

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Compared to its predecessor, the Mi-171A2’s fuselage structure is almost the same with the only difference being a reinforced floor in order to allow installation of crash-resistant passenger seats.

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Four 6x8 in LCD screens show flight/navigation and system information and a central 15 in display provides digital map information or video images derived from the enhanced visibility system.

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A computer-generated image of the yet-to-be-developed search and rescue version of the Mi-171A2.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Миль Ми-8МТВ-5 / Ми-17В-5 / Ми-8АМТ - РоссияRussia - 1995