The Ministry of Defence will buy thirty ship helicopters for Mistrals

The deputy minister of defense of the Russian Federation Yury Borisov visited Progress Arsenyev Aviation Company (Primorsky Krai) where discussed prospects of purchase of ship Ka-52K helicopters for helicopter carriers "Mistral", reported to "Interfax" in management of the press service and information of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation.

"The plant feels steadily, has the long contract for delivery of 146 Alligator Ka-52 helicopters till 2020, in plans 32 helicopters of the ship version", – declared to the deputy minister after enterprise visit.

The shock helicopter of new generation Ka-52 "Alligator" is equipped with modern avionics and powerful offensive arms which can be configured under various fighting tasks. Now at the enterprise preparation for production of the Ka-52K helicopter for Navy of Russia is conducted.

AAK "Progress" – specializes on release of helicopter equipment and is a modern and hi-tech production site.