Russian helicopters are in much demand

3.04.2013, 09:42

There is a growing demand for Russian helicopters in the world. Iraq has decided to increase to 40 the number of Mi-28N "Night Hunter" helicopters it plans to acquire in addition to the arms for which it has already signed the contract with Russia. Peru will also buy 24 Mi-171 Russian helicopters. There is a growing demand for Russian helicopters in the world. Iraq has decided to increase to 40 the number of Mi-28N "Night Hunter" helicopters it plans to acquire in addition to the arms for which it has already signed the contract with Russia. Peru will also buy 24 Mi-171 Russian helicopters.The Peru Ministry of Defence plans to use Russian Mi-171 transport helicopters in the valleys of the Apurimac, Ene and Mantaro rivers to combat terrorism and drug trafficking. These helicopters can carry up to 26 passengers or cargo weighing up to 2 tons. More Source: Voice of Russia.