MOSCOW, July 13. /TASS/. Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec) will present the Mi-171Sh-VN advanced military transport helicopter that will serve to support special operation forces while performing anti-terrorism tasks at the MAKS-2017 airshow, the company’s press service reported on Thursday.

"The Mi-171Sh-VN is the new version of the Mi-8/17 military transport helicopter. The updated rotorcraft, produced at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, is ready to be supplied to potential buyers," the company said.

According to the company’s CEO Andrey Boginsky, the technical design of the Mi-171Sh-VN helicopter was formed with regard of the combat employment of helicopters, including in Syria.

"The helicopter has a whole number of design features that enhance its combat effectiveness and tolerance to battle damage," the press service quoted him as saying.

The new helicopter

The Mi-171Sh-VN helicopter is equipped with powerful engines with improved altitude and climate performances and a new carrier system. The helicopter has composite main rotor blades with a new form and an X-shaped anti-torque propeller. Thanks to these developments, the cruise and maximum speeds of the helicopter increased to 260 km/h and 280 km/h respectively, and its maximum takeoff weight to 13,500 kg.