Russian Helicopters Unveils Modernized Mi-171Sh at Army-2020

Russian Helicopters presented upgraded Mi-171Sh Storm military transport helicopter at the Army-2020 international military-technical forum.

The helicopter, featuring enhanced protection and unique strike capabilities, was manufactured at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant.

The forum demonstrates the first prototype flight helicopter. In addition, a complex of flight and navigation equipment IBKV-17VP "glass cockpit" and a model of a sighting station are presented as part of a single exposition.

“The updated Mi-171SH provides the highest level of protection for the crew and the landing force thanks to titanium and Kevlar armor protection, and the aircraft's shock capabilities have been expanded due to guided missile weapons,” said Russian Helicopters CEO Andrey Boginsky.

The Mi-171SH "Storm" helicopter is equipped with "high-altitude" engines of increased power, a new carrier system, including composite rotor blades with an improved profile and an X-shaped tail rotor, as well as the latest version of the President-S airborne defense complex. Not only the crew and the most important units of the helicopter are protected by armor, but also the landing force in the cargo compartment. Two sliding doors on the sides and a ramp in the stern enable ultra-fast disembarkation.

In addition, the helicopter is equipped with an improved armament system, including 12.7 mm machine guns and the latest guided missile armament with the OPS-24N-1L surveillance and sighting system, which makes it possible to combat various ground and air targets.