Mi-34

Mi-34 (according to NATO codification: Hermit - "The Hermit") is a multi-purpose helicopter. The first experimental Mi-34 helicopter made its first flight on November 17, 1986 (test pilot Savinov B.V.). The helicopter was developed as a light training and sports helicopter to replace the Mi-1 and Mi-2 helicopters used for these purposes. The production of helicopters in a small series was started at the Arseniev Aviation Plant with their subsequent fine-tuning at the cost center. Several of these helicopters were purchased by the Moscow police. Also delivered to Kazakhstan and Nigeria, more than 20 units were produced [1] From June 22 to July 7, 2007, our HeliRussia Team, consisting of Mikhail and Yuri Kazachkov, with the support of Oboronprom and the Russian Helicopters holding, prepared and conducted a unique European tour: for the first time in history, Russian athletes performed on a Mi-34 helicopter and won prizes in the national championships of three European countries: Great Britain, Italy and France.