Russia's EMERCOM Orders 9 Mi-38PS Arctic Helicopters

Russian Helicopters has signed a contract with the Russian Emergencies Ministry to supply 9 Mi-38PS helicopters in arctic version.

The search and rescue Mi-38PS has the capacity to fly with two crew and three rescuers a total distance of 1,500 kilometers.

The helicopter will be equipped with additional fuel tanks, and the maximum aircraft take-off weight will be increased.

Deliveries are expected to begin in 2023 and be completed by end-2024.

"We have a long and successful history of cooperation with EMERCOM of Russia," said Andrey Boginsky, CEO of Russian Helicopters. "Today, Russian emergency services cannot be pictured without helicopter technology. It is regularly used to extinguish fires, search and rescue operations and combat the consequences of natural and technological disasters. To perform tasks in the most difficult arctic conditions, our colleagues have to use the most modern equipment and I am sure that because of the enhanced flight and technical characteristics the Mi-38 will become a reliable foundation for the expansion of EMERCOM activities in the far north."

In the far north, Mi-38PS will be able to operate with autonomous deployment, use of night vision goggles, various rescue equipment and medical modules installation. The paratrooper rescuers will be able to land from the helicopter by parachute, landing and non-stop methods.

Mi-38PS can use special devices, which will help to extinguish fires and deal with the consequences of emergency oil spills.

Hard mooring nodes on the landing pad will also allow helicopters to land on icebreaking ships, for example, Project 22220 (LC-60Y) of Arktika type, which will expand Mi-38t work capabilities in arctic latitudes.

Mi-38 helicopters can carry, in the cabin or on the external sling, up to 5 tons of cargo or up to 40 passengers.

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