New Mi-171SH Storm at Army-2021

An upgraded Mi-171Sh Storm military transport helicopter arrived under its own power from Ulan-Ude aviation plant of Russian Helicopters at the international military-technical forum Army-2021. The Mi-171Sh Storm helicopter is specially designed to carry out counter-terrorism missions by Special Forces. The helicopter is equipped with high-altitude increased power engines, a new rotor system with an improved profile composite main rotor and X-shaped tail rotor, an integrated flight and navigation system, and most importantly - an improved composition of weapons and defence systems.

Improving crew and trooper safety was one of the key goals of the upgrade.

That is why the Mi-171Sh Storm has improved armour protection on the fuselage, which guarantees mission performance even in fire resistance counteraction. In particular, the onboard defence system provides enhanced survivability and protection.

The onboard defence system (ODS) can

detect anti-aircraft missile launches and jam portable anti-aircraft missile systems (MANPADS). The onboard defence system has an innovative feature to instantly display aerosol smoke screens to cover the loading and unloading of troops. This will protect from, among other things, detection by thermal imaging devices.