MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Mi-171E helicopters belong to the Mi-8/17 series, which was developed and introduced in the 1970s, with dozens of variant modifications created to suit various operating conditions, climates and customers developed since then. A total of over 12,000 Mi-8/17s are in service in over 100 countries.
"This is the second convertible Mi-171E helicopter delivered to Pakistan this year," the statement read.
The vehicle comes in a convertible version, which can be used for transport as well as for carrying 13 passengers and a flight attendant. In transport mode, the helicopter is capable of carrying up to 27 passengers and up to 4 tonnes of cargo.
The contract for delivering of the helicopter was sealed in December 2016, the company added.
The company supplied the first Mi-171E helicopter to Pakistan in April.
