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#viral | Russian-Made Mi-171A3 Helicopter Tested in Yakutia Extreme Cold Conditions

#viral | Russian-Made Mi-171A3 Helicopter Tested in Yakutia Extreme Cold Conditions

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#viral | Russian-Made Mi-171A3 Helicopter Tested in Yakutia Extreme Cold ConditionsThe tests were completed in temperatures down to −50°C. The helicopter... 21.04.2026, Sputnik Africa

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#viral | Russian-Made Mi-171A3 Helicopter Tested in Yakutia Extreme Cold ConditionsThe tests were completed in temperatures down to −50°C. The helicopter demonstrated stable system performance and confirmed its ability to operate, including takeoffs and landings on drilling platforms in extreme cold. It is designed for offshore, search-and-rescue, cargo, and passenger missions, and is equipped with safety systems including emergency ditching, reinforced landing gear, and a crashworthy fuel system.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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