Indonesia to buy choppers from Russia: Embassy
Indonesia to buy choppers from Russia: Embassy
JAKARTA (JP): Russia will provide Indonesia with 10 multi-
purpose helicopters as part of an agreement reached by the two
countries in Jakarta recently, Antara reported.
In a deal estimated at over US$12 million, the agreement will
cover the purchase of two Mi-171 and eight Mi-2 helicopters, the
Russian embassy said in a statement.
The Mi-171 medium helicopter is the largest version of the Mi-
8 helicopters fitted with engines that enable them to improve
their maximum altitude and cope with drastic changes in weather
conditions.
For their part, the veteran Mi-2 light helicopters are capable
of conducting air patrols and rescue operations as well as
transporting special operations units.
The 10 helicopters will be operated by the Indonesian Navy.
This is believed to be the first major purchase of arms from
Russia since 1965.
Taking into account the physical geography of Indonesia as the
largest archipelagic state in the world, the helicopters have
been equipped with emergency water-landing systems.
The Russian manufacturing company is expected to provide
training for Indonesian pilots and technical personnel on how to
fly and maintain the helicopters.
Jakarta and Moscow have over the past year strengthened their
military ties. Last year Indonesia purchased large quantities of
Russian-made AK-101 and AK-102 assault rifles.
JAKARTA (JP): Russia will provide Indonesia with 10 multi-
purpose helicopters as part of an agreement reached by the two
countries in Jakarta recently, Antara reported.
In a deal estimated at over US$12 million, the agreement will
cover the purchase of two Mi-171 and eight Mi-2 helicopters, the
Russian embassy said in a statement.
The Mi-171 medium helicopter is the largest version of the Mi-
8 helicopters fitted with engines that enable them to improve
their maximum altitude and cope with drastic changes in weather
conditions.
For their part, the veteran Mi-2 light helicopters are capable
of conducting air patrols and rescue operations as well as
transporting special operations units.
The 10 helicopters will be operated by the Indonesian Navy.
This is believed to be the first major purchase of arms from
Russia since 1965.
Taking into account the physical geography of Indonesia as the
largest archipelagic state in the world, the helicopters have
been equipped with emergency water-landing systems.
The Russian manufacturing company is expected to provide
training for Indonesian pilots and technical personnel on how to
fly and maintain the helicopters.
Jakarta and Moscow have over the past year strengthened their
military ties. Last year Indonesia purchased large quantities of
Russian-made AK-101 and AK-102 assault rifles.