The latest transport and combat Mi-8AMTSH-VN began flight tests, said Last news Director General of the holding "Russian Helicopters" (part of "rostec" ) Andrey Boginsky. for its part, the industrial Director of Aviacenter "Rostec" Anatoly Serdyukov said that the technical character of the Mi-8AMTSH-VN put together based on the experience of the combat use of helicopters in modern military conflicts. For example, high-altitude engines increased power, the new carrier system, advanced armament, enhanced protection and other features of the upgraded helicopter will increase its combat capabilities and allow you to use it For special operations in the most difficult conditions. "1st phase of testing expected to finish in November. In the future the flights will connect two more machines of this type, " - said Serdyukov. first managing Director of "Ulan-Ude aviation enterprise" (U-UAZ, enters in "Russian Helicopters" ), Leonid Belykh said in an interview Last news that the delivery of the Ministry of defense of Russia new special-purpose helicopters Mi-8AMTSH-VN is expected to start in 2020. Prior to that, Boginsky said that the Ministry of defence will get the 1st batch in 2020-2021 years. the Mi-8AMTSH-NR installed an updated armament. The main feature was the use on farms sphecodes 2 the course machine guns, caliber 12, 7 mm. In addition, it is equipped with new navigation equipment. To increase survivability relies on the combination of the "glass cockpit" and reliable analog devices. The machine is equipped with a digital autopilot, improved efficiency of use at night. There are gyro-stabilized optical-electronic system, searchlight with an infrared emitter, dual-band lighting equipment. Rotorcraft adapted for using night vision goggles. The mi-8AMTSH-EXT is equipped with a defense system lsz-8п▓п², which automatically realizes a missile at the helicopter, the interference puts the heads of their guidance and emits thermal deceptive purpose. The cockpit and the main units of the helicopter protected by a new armor made of titanium alloy. For protection of personnel the cargo compartment floor and also the helicopter up To the level of the Windows are covered with removable lightweight Kevlar armor. <span style="color:darkgray