Moscow, Russia, 21 May, 2015 - The new light commercial Ansat and
Ka-226T helicopters,developed by Russian Helicopters are now available on the
Russian commercial aircraft market. Both received the required Interstate
Aviation Committee Aviation Register certificates and can be operated
commercially. Earlier modifications of these helicopters have been used by the
Ministry of Defence, Emergencies Ministry, Interior Ministry, Federal Security
Service (FSB) and other Russian state agencies. Built to the traditional Ansat
and coaxial Ka-226T designs to each has their own advantages. These multirole
helicopters can be used for cargo and passenger transport, and also for medevac
missions.
“Receiving the IAC’s AR approval for the new variants of the renowned Ka-226
and Ansat helicopters means a significant expansion of these helicopters’ range
of use in commercial aviation,’ Chairman of the IAC’s AR Vladimir Bespalov said. “In particular, approving the ambulance
version of the Ansat will make it possible to deliver emergency medical
assistance and to evacuate the injured from accident or disaster sites. The
Ka-226T is a deep modification of the Ka-226. It is fitted with Arrius 2G1
engines, a new VR-226N main gearbox and navigation avionics. These
modernisations have significantly improved the helicopter’s flight capabilities
and commercial appeal.”
“The certification of our new helicopters marks a new phase in our
group’s development. We are entering a sector of the helicopter industry in
which, for a long while, we had no presence. Today, we are offering helicopter
operators two new light models. These helicopters boast a great diversity of
potential uses on the commercial market, thanks to their technical
characteristics,” Russian Helicopters CEO
Alexander Mikheev said, commenting on the official awarding of IAC AR
documents for the Ansat and Ka-226T helicopters, which took place at HeliRussia
2015. “It is also important to note that the Ansat and Ka-226T helicopters can
also be of use in medical aviation, which is vital for a country Russia’s
size.”
The Ansat helicopter are designed and produced by Russian Helicopters'
Kazan Helicopters boasts numerous advantages over competitors in its class. It
is reliable and easy to operate, can operate in a wide range of weather
conditions, and does not need to be stored in a hangar. The Ansat has a metal
fuselage, composite materials in secondary structures and fibreglass blades. The hingeless main rotor delivers heightened
manoeuvrability and significantly reduces operating costs.
An addition to the IAC AR type certificate, making it possible to launch
commercial operation of Ansat helicopters (cargo transport) was received in
August 2013. In December 2014, IAC AR issued approval for the main changes
(supplementary to the type certificate) covering commercial passenger
transport. The medical variant of the helicopter marked the final stage in
creating a unified helicopter certified for cargo and medical passenger
transportation. Ansat operators can transform the cabin to suit their
requirements.
Medical versions of both helicopters are also produced to meet the needs
of medical aviation. The medical Ansat is designed for medevac and transport
missions. It boasts high speeds–a maximum of 275 km/h, and has a range of over
500 km. The Ansat's spacious passenger cabin can accommodate a patient, medical
equipment, and ensure two medical staff have enough space to work.
The medical-resuscitation model of the Ka-226T has space for a patient
and two medical staff to assist throughout the flight. Stretchers are easily
loaded onto and unloaded from the helicopter through the large opening in the
rear of the transport cabin. The Ka-226T's medical equipment meets
international standards and ensures the medical staff are able to work
effectively during the flight. The Ka-226T has a range of 500 km and maximum
speed of 220 km/h.
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