Ansat

The Kazan Helicopter Plant team in late 1993 initiated the design of a light multi-purpose twin-engine helicopter called Ansat ("light" in the Tatar language). The Russian-built aircraft incorporates aerodynamic efficiency, survivability in an emergency landing and a traditional metal structure for ease of maintenance.

The Ansat is intended for training and scouting missions, but it can also transport supplies with an underslung load. The aircraft can be used for...