Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, has displayed its military helicopters at the Singapore Airshow 2014 aerospace and defence exhibition during a conference for military helicopter operators entitled Russian military helicopters and new technological developments: Ka-52 Alligator, Mi-35M and Mi-8/17, held jointly with Rosoboronexport.
"Today Russian Helicopters offers a wide range of military helicopters, which are praised world over for their reliability, effectiveness, and high combat resilience," Russian Helicopters CEO Alexander Mikheev said. "It was at Singapore Airshow 2014, that we held our first conference on military helicopters for international customers, and showed our partners the latest developments in this area."
At the conference, operators had the chance to learn more about military helicopters in the Mi-8/17 series (Mi-17V-5 and Mi-171Sh) and the Mi-35M. Mi-8/17M helicopters are used extensively across the world by the armed forces of dozens of countries, and are operated in diverse climatic conditions. The Mi-17V-5 and the Mi-171Sh combat and transport helicopters are offered with a wide range of additional equipment. Modifications of these helicopters are created factoring in an analysis of their use in combat and experience of operation in complex and emergency situations.
The Mi-35M multirole attack helicopter is based on the legendary Mi-24, and incorporates the latest avionics and finest developments in helicopter production. It has been modernised to reduce its weight, improve manoeuvrability, make it less audible and reduce maintenance costs. The Mi-35M is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and can operate around the clock and in all weather conditions. Its onboard systems offer highly accurate navigation, low altitude piloting, and the completion of takeoff and landing in any terrain. It is designed to destroy armoured vehicles, provide fire support for ground forces, land paratroops, evacuate the wounded and carry cargoes. The helicopter is supplied to the air forces of Russia, Venezuela, Brazil and Azerbaijan.
The new generation Ka-52 Alligator scout and reconnaissance helicopter also featured at the conference. The international community first had a chance to see this helicopter in summer 2013 at the Le Bourget airshow in France, where it successfully completed its flight demonstration programme. The Ka-52 Alligator is designed to destroy tanks, armoured and non-armoured ground targets, and enemy troops and helicopters both on the front line and in tactical reserves, around the clock in any weather conditions. The Ka-52 can provide target acquisition and designation for helicopter teams and ground troop command and control centres. It can also provide fire support for troop landings, fly routine patrols and escort military convoys. It offers outstanding crew protection: the cabin is fully armoured, and the helicopter is equipped with signature control devices, electronic and active countermeasure systems. The pilots can eject in an emergency: the Ka-52 Alligator is the only helicopter in the world equipped with crew ejection systems.
Russian-made helicopters deliveries are increasing year-on-year. According to SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) data, in 2012 Russian Helicopters sold $ 3.52 billion-worth of military products, boosting the company from 35th to 25th place in the global ranking of defence companies. The previous year this figure was $ 2.74 billion. In a ranking of international defence companies for 2012 produced by the authoritative US publication Defense News, Russian Helicopters' revenues in the military helicopter segment grew 32%, taking the company up to 24th position from 39th in 2011. Russian-made military helicopters are supplied to external markets under Rosoboronexport contracts.
Russian Helicopters, JSC is a subsidiary of UIC Oboronprom, which in turn is a part of State Corporation Rostec. It is one of the global leaders in helicopter production and the only helicopter design and production powerhouse in Russia. Russian Helicopters is headquartered in Moscow. The company comprises five helicopter production facilities, two design bureaus, a spare parts production and repair facility, as well as an after-sales service branch responsible for maintenance and repair in Russia and all over the world. Its helicopters are popular among Russian ministries and state authorities (Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Emergency Control Ministry), operators (Gazpromavia, UTair), major Russian corporations. Over 8000 helicopters of Soviet/Russian make are operated in 110 countries worldwide. Traditionally the demand is highest in the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Russia, and CIS countries. Russian Helicopters was established in 2007. In 2012 its IFRS revenues increased 21% to RUB 125,7billion. Deliveries reached 290 helicopters.
OBORONPROM Corporation is a multi-profile industrial and investment group, a part of Russian Technologies State Corporation. Its main tasks include: helicopter engineering (Russian Helicopters) and engine-building (United Engine Corporation).
Rostekhnologii State Corporation (Rostec) is a Russian corporation established in 2007 in order to facilitate the development, manufacturing and export of high-technology industrial products of military and civil purposes. Today it comprises over 663 companies, which form 8 military-industrial and 5 civil industry holdings. Rostec's subsidiaries are located in 60 regions of Russia and supply their products to over 70 countries worldwide. In 2012 revenues of the Corporation amounted to RUB 931 billion, net profits were RUB 38.5 billion and total taxation exceeded RUB 109 billion.
