Rostec has Developed a Composite Armor for Helicopters of UN Peacekeeping Missions

Rostec has Developed a Composite Armor for Helicopters of UN Peacekeeping Missions

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Helicopter Service Company of the Russian Helicopters Holding has developed a ballistic protection system for the crew and passengers of Mi-8AMT and Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters. The armor system will be installed on helicopters used for UN peacekeeping missions.

Significant advantages of armor are the possibility to use it in various climatic conditions in the temperature range from -50 to +50 degrees and it is resistant to corrosion and wear. The ballistic protection is based on a domestic fire-resistant composite material, which differs from analogues in a lower surface density while maintaining high protective properties.

The developed system guarantees a high level of protection for crew members and passengers from small arms bullets up to 7.62 mm caliber. A set of composite armor covers not only the cockpit, but also the cargo compartment, and its weight does not exceed 230 kilograms. The protection system is reliable, lightweight and easy to install. These advantages allow us to talk about the great potential of its use on Mi-8 series helicopters.