TYPE: Twin-turbine passenger helicopter.

PROGRAMME: Announced at 1995 Paris Air Show; based on Mi-28 gunship; planned certification to Russian and FAR Pt 29 requirements. No further progress reported.

DESIGN FEATURES: Conventional pod and boom configuration; five-blade main rotor, two independent 'scissors'-type tail rotors and dynamic system similar to those of Mi-28.

LANDING GEAR: Non-retractable tricycle type; single wheel on each main unit, carried on long sponson on each side of fuselage; twin nosewheels.

POWER PLANT: Two Klimov TV3-117VMA-SB3 turboshafts, each with contingency rating of 2,088kW.

ACCOMMODATION: Basic version for 20 passengers, with four rearward-facing seats at front of cabin, 12 seats three-abreast with aisle and four seats at rear. Door on each side of flight deck; main cabin door at front on port side; emergency exit each side over sponson. VIP version projected. No other data available.

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