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First flight of new Russian off-shore helicopter
This is the Mi-171A3 aircraft designed for these operations
The Mi-171A3 helicopter, developed by the State-owned Russian Helicopters for off-shore operations and maintenance of oil platforms, has made its first flight. It was, technically a hovering: a takeoff with stationing in the air at a constant altitude that lasted about 15 minutes. The pilot also performed a series of short vertical maneuvers, while turning and moving the helicopter in all directions...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency