Country of origin |
Russia |
Entered service |
2010 |
Crew |
1 - 2 men |
Dimensions and weight |
Length |
13.76 m |
Main rotor diameter |
11.5
m |
Height |
3.4
m |
Weight (empty) |
1.9 t |
Weight (maximum take off) |
3.3 t |
Engines and performance |
Engines |
2 x Pratt & Whitney PW207K |
Engine power |
2 x 630 shp |
Maximum speed |
275 km/h |
Cruising speed |
220-250 km/h |
Service ceiling |
4.8 km |
Range |
515 km |
Endurance |
3 h 20 min |
Payload |
Passengers |
7 - 8 men |
Payload capacity (internal) |
1 234 kg |
Payload capacity (external) |
1 300 kg |
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The Ansat is
a light utility helicopter, manufactured in Russia by Kazan
Helicopters. The Kazan helicopter plant is one of
the largest helicopter manufacturers in the world. It is also
producing
Mi-8,
Mi-17 and
Mi-24 helicopters. Previously this plant was producing other
helicopters, developed by Mil design bureau, such as Mi-1 and
Mi-4. In total it produced over 12 000 helicopters.
These are in service with Russia and have been exported to about 100
countries all around the world.
In the early
1990s after collapse of the Soviet Union a need for a light utility
helicopter emerged in Russia. A replacement for the Mi-2 was needed.
The standard Mi-8 was too large. Often it was flying only partially
loaded. A smaller and more efficient helicopter was required. In 1993
Kazan Helicopters organized its own design bureau in order to
develop a new helicopter. First prototype was completed in 1998. The Ansat made its first flight in 1999. The prototype was powered by
Canadian Pratt & Whitney PW206 engines. Another prototype with
longer and slimmer fuselage and PW207 engines made its first flight
in 2001.
The Ansat
has a classic utility helicopter layout. It is
operated by one or two pilots. Once it is flown by one pilot, it can
carry 8 passengers. One of the passengers is seated next to the
pilot. If the helicopter is operated by two pilots, it can carry 7
passengers. This helicopter can carry up to 1 234 kg of payload inside the cabin. The Ansat can carry external loads with a maximum
weight of 1 300 kg. This multi-purpose machine can be tailored to
suit many roles.
This
helicopter is powered by two Canadian Pratt & Whitney PW207K
engines, developing 630 shp each. It was planned that at some point
Canadian engines will be replaced by Ukrainian engines on military
variants of the Ansat. This helicopter
has a four-bladed main rotor and two-bladed tail rotor.
Estimated
price of this helicopter is about $2-2.5 million. It is available
both for military and civil operators. However there are some
differences between military and civil versions.
Variants
Ansat-U
military trainer with dual controls. It accommodates only pilot,
instructor and technician. In 2001 it was selected by the
Russian Air Force for flight training schools. First helicopters
were delivered in 2010. By 2014 a total of 25 Ansat-U helicopters
were delivered. More helicopters are planned to be acquired.
Ansat-UT a
proposed version with Ukrainian engines.
Ansat-M air
ambulance. It can carry two stretchers.
Ansat-UM
medical evacuation helicopter. It can carry four stretchers.
Ansat 2RC armed reconnaissance helicopter. It is based around
the components of the Ansat, but has a gunship layout. It is flown
by a crew of two. It is armed with a 12.7 mm machine gun and has
stub wings with 4 hardpoints for missiles and unguided rockets.
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