Russian Helicopters delivers Ka-32A11BCs to Russia

Russian Helicopters has announced that it has completed a contract to supply five search-and-rescue helicopters to the Russian Emergencies Ministry (EMERCOM). The contract was signed in 2009, and the deliveries were announced 21 June 2012.

The fifth and final Ka-32A11BC was delivered to the ministry six months ahead of scheduled. All aircraft are configured for medical operations and are also ready to have fire-fighting equipment fitted. All five machines are also fitted with medical modules produced by the Kamov Design Bureau and certificated in June 2012 by Russia’s health and social development service.

The Ka-32A11BCs were delivered six months ahead of the schedule agreed under the contract signed with the ministry in 2009.

According to the company, the helicopters will be used for patrolling the main road between Moscow and St. Petersburg as part of the ministry’s road-safety programme for Russia’s federal highways.


Source: By the Shephard News - 21 June 2012

Photo: The Russian Emergencies Ministry (EMERCOM) Ka-32A11BC patrolling Helicopter (Photo by shephardmedia.com)

(21.06.2012)