6-Oct-2013Source: Helihub.com
Belarus has this week certified the higher-powered Mil8 MSB model, according to Interfax. In FAA terms, this model is an STC upgrade of a standard Mi-8, and has been put forward by Ukraine’s Orsha Aircraft Repair Plant. There is some disquiet about the model in Russia, where some detractors are referring to it as “the Ukrainian... Read more
28-Aug-2013Source: Motor Sich
In Crimea, set a world record for the rise of the helicopter in the maximum altitude. Upgraded Mi-8MSB with TV3-117VMA SBM1V-4E series rose to a height of 9150 meters, thereby breaking its own record high last year (8250 meters). helicopter flight to achieve maximum height of the crew performed a joint enterprise of JSC “Motor Sich”... Read more
22-Oct-2012Source: Asia-Plus
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine says the trails were conducted in high mountains and at high temperatures in the CIS hottest area, near Shahritous, Tajikistan (see full story) File photo... Read more
