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NEWS SHORTLY 2 Certification trials EDITORIAL of K-62 #10 (17) November, 2017 2 UEC and AECC CAE ‘Industrial Weekly’ special export project Registered in the Federal Service for Supervision 4 Russian-Chinese of Communications, Information Technology Long Range and Mass Media (Roscomnadzor) 09.12.2015 Aircraft PI № FS77-63977 6 Mi-35M for Mali 8 Satellite Navigation in Armenia 10 Own Cloud Platform

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AIR DEFENCE RECEIVED Certification trials of K-62 PANTSYR-S1 Russian Holding (part of State Corporation) intends to commence Air defence units located in Saratov region certification trials of the bleeding-edge Ka-62 early in 2018. The trials are to be received Pantsyr-S1 air defence systems completed within two years, following which the machine will be available for commercial use. Crews of the Central MD air defence for- mation have returned to permanent loca- Progress Aresenyev Aviation helicopter, which I believe is bound tions in the Saratov region. They have re- Company has by now produced two to enjoy a good demand on the mar- ceived Pantsyr-S1 air defence systems in flight models. The first one has al- ket,’ said Andrei Boginsky, the CEO of course of the State Defence Order in the ready undergone in-plant tests in . Astrakhan region. The units received the May 2017. According to the testing Moreover, a third flight model of hardware in mid-September at the Ashuluk range. The troops had conducted indepen- programme, Ka-62 has already per- helicopter Ka-62 is scheduled for the dent, group, and massive firing at day— formed the first circuit-circling at development in 2018. and nighttime. The servicemen engaged 110 km/h for 15 minutes. The test pi- Helicopter Ka-62 is designed targets, which imitated maneuvering air lots of JSC , the principle prin- for the passenger carriage, off- targets. The Panstyr-S1 systems are to put cipal of Ka-62, have tested its over- shore works, emergency medical aid, on combat alert this year. all operating performance, main en- search and rescue, conveyance of car- ergy supply systems, airborne equip- go inside the cabin and as suspend- 60% in weight, which allowed re- RUSSIA-BELARUS AIRBORNE ment and power unit. The second ed load, patrolling and environmen- ducing the weight of the empty EXERCISE flight model has been unveiled to tal monitoring. The high operating machine, consequently increas- the Russian and foreign audiences ceiling and high power loading of ing its speed, manoeuvrability and Snipers of the Russian Airborne troops and at the third Eastern Economic Forum. its engines enable Ka-62 to perform lifting capacity, as well as reduce Belarus Forces of Special Operation will engage an indicated enemy at the Strugi ‘We continue preparing Ka-62 he- search-and-rescue and evacuation fuel consumption. The helicopter Krasnye firing ground striking the targets at licopter for mass production. We will works in mountainous areas. stands out with perfect aerody- a range of more than 2,000 meters. During conduct a series of ground and flight Ka-62 was made of the most namic lines of the , high the training, the Russian and Belarusian certification trials, following which advanced polymeric composite ma- capacity of the cargo and passen- paratroopers covered by machine-gun de- we will offer the model to the market. terials (PCM). The amount of PCM ger cabin, and the tricycle landing tachments are to destroy and incapacitate This will be a state-of-the-art hi-tech in the helicopter was brought to gear with tail support. more than 200 targets in a short period of time including those imitating high-pre- cision surveillance systems of the indicat- ed enemy. The sniper live-fire exercise will be held in day and night conditions with UEC and AECC CAE the usage of modern high-precision elec- tro-optical guidance and spotting equip- The United Engine Corporation (UEC, part of Rostec State Corporation), as part of Aviation Expo ment. Long-range fire will be conducted us- 2017, has signed a memorandum with the Chinese company AECC Commercial Aircraft ing 12.7 mm guns with different types of Engine Co., Ltd. (AECC CAE). The Memorandum determines the objectives and main principles of ammunition. During the drills the engaged units will use standard communication, re- interaction in the joint development of a gas turbine engine for a prospective long range wide- connaissance, weapon systems and special body aircraft (LRWBA/C929). hardware. In total, the Russia-Belarus tac- tic drills will involve more than 1,000 troops Under the Memorandum, the pri- class engine certified in accordance ‘The Memorandum of interac- and more than 200 pieces of military and mary objectives of the program for with the highest international stan- tion in the joint development of a special hardware from the both countries. creating an engine for the LRWBA dards.’ gas turbine engine for a prospective will include engaging in joint re- The UEC has previously started to long range wide-body aircraft de- MI-26 HELICOPTERS FOR search and competitive analysis, de- develop a high-thrust civil engine PD- fines the basic principles and tasks DEFENCE MINISTRY fining the potential customers' re- 35 for prospective wide-body long- of Rusaian and Chinese parties with- quirements to the engine, forming haul aircraft. There is currently re- in the framework of the project,’ said Russian Defence Ministry is to update Mi- the appearance of the engine, and search and development groundwork Denis Manturov, Minister of Trade 26 helicopters in course of the state rearma- ment programme. This was stated by the determining its basic technical pa- under way under the PD-35 program and Industry of Russian Federation. Deputy Defence Minister Yuri Borisov after rameters. in order to bring the degree of its de- ‘In general the project is carried out his visit to Rosvertol company in Rostov- ‘The signing of the Memorandum velopment up to level 6 that will al- according to the agreed schedule — on-Don. According to the Deputy Defence on the development of the engine low implementing research and de- the start of engine test is scheduled Minister Yuri Borisov, implementation of for the LRWBA is a milestone for the velopment work as a whole with min- for 2022, its certification for 2027.’ this plan has been included into the state civil aviation of Russia and China. It's imal technical risk. During the imple- AECC CAE is part of the Aero rearmament programme. Mi-26 helicop- not just a matter of being compet- mentation of the PD-35 project, the Engine Corporation of China, creat- ters have the highest lifting capacities in itive, it is a matter of technological scientific and technical groundwork ed in 2016, and is engaged in the de- the world. They are used for transportation of Airborne units and large hardware. The independence for our countries,’ said carried out during the development velopment, manufacture and mainte- helicopters can be used in course of trans- , CEO of Rostec State of the new Russian PD-14 engine nance of civil gas turbine engines. The portation, evacuation, and fire-fighting op- Corporation. ‘Our ultimate goal is the for aircraft MS-21-300 will be wide- UEC is working closely with AECC and erations. creation of our own powerful world- ly used. its divisions.

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SECURITY IN MIDDLE EAST Major Forest Fire in China The Russian Defence Minister General of The Mi-26Ts helicopter produced by Russian Helicopters (part of the Rostec State Corporation) the Army Sergei Shoigu and the King supplied to China in the summer of 2016 extinguished a major forest fire near Dzianide, in of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Zhejiang province, Republic of China. The Ka-32 helicopter of the local fire station was also Saud discussed issues of regional security in the Middle East in course of their meet- involved in the operation. The fire was extinguished within several hours. ing in Moscow. According to Sergei Shoigu, The fire occurred 60 km from a settle- Russian military department paid much ment in a mountainous area, therefore, attention to development of bilateral co- operation between two countries in mil- access for ground transport was ham- itary and military-technical fields. ‘I sup- pered. The Mi-26Ts and Ka-32 helicop- pose that issues of regional security in the ters promptly flew to the fire site and Middle East could be discussed in course of threw more than 250 tons of water the meeting. Today, cohesion of the inter- on the fire. Within several hours, the national community in fighting against in- fire was fully extinguished. The neigh- ternational terrorism is required,’ stressed bouring settlements did not suffer. the Russian Defence Minister. ‘I hope that ‘We are happy that our equipment out meeting will promote strengthening performed commendably in the emer- of friendship between armed forces of two countries,’ stated Sergei Shoigu. gency situation. China has tradition- ally demonstrated interest in Russian fire fighting helicopters, and the expe- proven its efficiency during suppression persons and patrolling and support rience has shown that this choice is jus- of major fire spots in the PRC on numer- of operations of intelligence servic- tified in actual operational conditions,’ ous occasions. The main objective of Mi- es. The fire fighting Ка-32А11ВС has said Alexander Shcherbinin, Deputy 26Ts in emergency response is to deliver more than 40 fire fighting equipment CEO for marketing and business devel- special-purpose machinery and fire bri- options, including Bambi-Bucket and opment, Russian Helicopters. gades to the fire point and throw water Simplex systems, water cannons for Mi-26Ts (certified according to the on the burning forested area. horizontal fire suppression. flight standards of China) is the world’s Ка-32А11ВС is a medium multi- At present, the State Forestry heaviest serially produced helicopter. It role coaxial helicopter designed for Administration of China operates four can carry the total maximum payload complicated fire suppression assign- Mi-26Ts and 15 Ka-32A11BC helicop- of up to 20 tons in the transport cabin or ments, search and rescue operations, ters. They serve successfully and take TARIFFS AND TARGET on the external sling. The helicopter has evacuation of patients and injured part in forest fire fighting every year. INFLATION At the meeting of the Government Russian Minister of Economic Development pre- Russian-Chinese Long Range Aircraft sented Social and Economic Outlook for 2018-2020 years. Russia’s Social and holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) has been shortlisted as a candidate Economic Outlook 2018-2020 is in gen- to supply systems and components for Russian-Chinese long range wide-body CR929 aircraft. eral approved by the Government, said The final selection of suppliers of systems will begin before the end of 2017. the head of the Ministry of Economic Development Maxim Oreshkin during the Under the competition, Techno- Rostec takes an active part in it,’ said was named CR929, where the letters C briefing on the outcomes of the Cabinet dinamika plans to focus on the de- the CEO of Rostec State Corporation and R stand for China and Russia. The meeting. Maxim Oreshkin: Among the re- velopment of landing gears, air con- Sergey Chemezov. — ‘The entry of project of the aircraft is developed by cent changes that were made at the meet- ditioning, fire protection and oxygen Technodinamika into the number of the United Aircraft Corporation in co- ing of the Government related to clarifying equipment systems. Moreover, the potential suppliers for CR 929 once operation with the Chinese Commercial the latest economic trends, it is, first and holding offers electrical systems, cab- again confirms the strong position of Aircraft Corporation of China. The China- foremost, a reduction in the inflation rate to 3.2% for this year. This was certainly in- in air pressure, secondary cooling, fu- our holding in the production of com- Russia Commercial Aircraft International cluded into the Outlook. In addition, there el and de-icing systems to include in ponents for the aviation industry.’ Corporation (CRAIC) enterprise will were changes caused by a slightly higher the project for building the aircraft. In 2016, Technodinamika hold- function as the operator of the program. oil price over this year and a slightly stron- Technodinamika is expected to ing was announced as the winner of In September 2017, United Engine ger Ruble reflecting the actual trends of have an opportunity to develop the an open contest of the Ministry of Corporation (UEC, part of Rostec State the last month. The forecast takes into ac- equipment in cooperation with a Industry and Trade and was awarded Corporation) signed a memoran- count, among other things, an increase in number of Russian and foreign com- a contract for research and develop- dum with the Chinese company AECC the rate of economic growth for the three- panies under the project. All the crit- ment on eight systems for the project Commercial Aircraft Engine Co., Ltd. year period, which we have already men- ical systems and components will be of the long range wide-body aircraft. (AECC CAE). The Memorandum defines tioned and which is stimulated by indus- trious activities of the Government in im- created at the holding's own facilities. The value of the contract amounted the tasks and the main principles of in- plementing changes in different fields in- ‘CR 929 is one of the key projects to 250 million rubles. teraction during the joint development cluding investment support and launch of in the field of civil aircraft construc- On September 29, during an offi- of a gas turbine engine for a future long a variety of priority projects. tion both for Russia and for China. cial ceremony in Shanghai, the aircraft range wide-body aircraft (LRWBA).

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THE ECONOMY IS ALREADY Mi-35M for Mali STABLE Russian Helicopters holding company produced two Mi-35M transport/attack helicopter for Maxim Oreshkin, Russian Minister of Mali under Rosoboronexport-related contract. Aircraft and all property necessary for their Economic Development, held a meeting operation is delivered to the customer. of the Executive Committee of the Foreign Investment Advisory Council (FIAC) to sum ‘Performance of the contract on Mi- wounded; deliver technical staff to the up the year results of the Council WGs and 35M delivery to our Mali partners autonomous deploying sites. discuss topical issues that would be re- once again confirms that the holding The firepower of the Mi-35M is by viewed at FIAC plenary session attend- company holds a leading position in 140% higher than that of its main com- ed by Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev. ‘The the world market of attack helicop- petitors in the market due to a sig- key indicators now demonstrate that the nificant mass of equipment payload. economy is already stable, while inflation ters. I am sure that successful imple- rate is easing at 3.3%, the latest data say. mentation of this order will result Helicopter's unguided missile and mis- In the next three years, economic growth in growing demand for Russian he- sile-gun armament is 30% more pow- rate is expected to be no less than 2%, licopters in the region,’ said Russian erful than that of competitors, which al- with inflation rate being at the target lev- Helicopters CEO Andrey Boginsky. lows it to carry out air support for troops dustry, the only developer and man- el estimated by the Bank of Russia,’ he said. ‘I am confident that the heli- on the battlefield more effectively. ufacturer of helicopters in Russia. The Maxim Oreshkin compared the current sit- copters we delivered will help Mali Due to the fact that the helicop- holding company was established uation in the Russian economy to that to protect its sovereignty and fight ter can be used in combat 24/7 in any in 2007. The head office is located moment of the U.S. economy in the first against the universal threat of terror- weather conditions, it can perform in Moscow. The holding company is half of the 1980s, when the country had had low and steady inflation rate, which ism. I also would like to mention that combat tasks on aviation support of comprised of five helicopter plants, opened the doors for a positive credit cy- the supply of Russian Mi-35M heli- ground forces accordingly. two design bureaus, enterprises for cle that lasted 27 years. ‘The overall debt copters is another significant contri- The helicopter demonstrates im- production and maintenance of com- burden in the Russian economy is very low bution to the development of mili- pressive high-altitude performance ponents, aircraft repair plants and and the credit cycle can be expected to tary and technical cooperation be- and is able to take off and land on a service company providing after- be long. The Government and the Central tween our two countries, which in re- concrete and ground sites located at sales support in Russia and abroad. Bank of Russia are tasked to ensure that cent years has demonstrated a good altitudes up to 4000 m above sea lev- Among the buyers of the holding the credit cycle is supportive of econom- upward trend,’ said Rosoboronexport el. In addition, effective design solu- company's products are the Defense ic growth. This suggests sharper focus on corporate and investment lending and CEO Alexander Mikheyev. tions used in Mi-35 allow to use this Ministry of Russia, the Ministry of developing financial instruments such as Mi-35M is the world's only univer- Russian helicopter in many physio- Internal Affairs of Russia, EMERCOM mortgage loans,’ he said. sal attack helicopter, which in addition graphic regions and climates, includ- of Russia, and other state custom- to effective performance of fire mis- ing in the mountains, at tempera- ers, Gazprom Avia and airlines, COOPERATION AGREEMENT sions is able to transport up to 8 sol- tures from -50°C to +50°C, and hu- as well as major Russian and for- diers with weapons, up to 1,500 kg of midity up to 98%. eign companies. In 2016, the reve- AT EXPORT-IMPORT ammunition or other cargo inside the JSC Russian Helicopters (part of nue of Russian Helicopters under IFRS On September a memorandum of under- cabin, and up to 2400 kg of cargo on Rostec State Corporation) is one of amounted to RUB 214.3 billion, its standing was signed between EXIAR (part external sling; evacuate those who are the world leaders in helicopter in- shipments totaled to 189 helicopters. of the Russian Export Center Group) and the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM). The document was signed at the Eastern Economic Forum by Alexey Tyupanov, ‘Production Line 2020’ Executive Director of the REC Group and CEO of EXIAR, and Hong Young-Pyo, Acting Concern Kalashnikov, a member of the Rostec State Corporation, presented the ‘Production Line 2020’ Chairman and President of KEXIM. The by introducing Industry 4.0 business processes in this production area. The purpose of the project was document sets out plans for the organiza- to reflect the changes that occur in the industry as influenced by information technologies. tions to work together on long-term proj- ects, and set up information and staff ex- One of the monitoring and manage- world-beating machine guns: apart change programs. This agreement with ment tools are VR technologies that from АК-12 and АК-15, sniper rifles, the Export-Import Bank of Korea marks a significant step forward in our efforts to combined the data of various sys- sports and hunting rifles Kalashnikov establish cooperation channels with the tems into a single cabinet — now builds motor boats, motorcycles and world’s biggest ECAs. South Korea is one the head of the production line can unmanned aerial vehicles. Today was of the Asia Pacific’s leading economies. On obtain full information on the pro- saw a pilot project on the road to in- top of that, it is an export-oriented econ- cesses even remotely. troducing Industry 4.0 at our plants omy, with a focus on growing production ‘Concern Kalashnikov is a clear em- and factories. And the first step was of high-tech products. I firmly believe that bodiment of the Russian industry's made here, in Izhevsk. I am sure that by working together on projects, we will success. We can positively expect that this experience will be positive, and in In the nearest future additional ar- be building an environment conducive to the expansion of non-commodity exports, the proceeds of the Kalashnikov Group the future we will be able to apply it at tificial intelligence-based technologies which will in turn have a wider positive ef- will be about 40 billion rubles this year. other large production facilities,’ said will be introduced to allow not only to fect on subsequent economic cooperation Today the concern has gone far be- General Director of the Rostec State manage current contingencies, but al- between our countries. yond the limits of manufacturing the Corporation Sergey Chemezov. so to materially anticipate them.

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NEWS SHORTLY BEST СARGO СHARTER AIRLINE Satellite Navigation in Armenia Russian specialists will participate in building the infrastructure for satellite navigation in Volga-Dnepr Airlines has won the coveted Armenia. This provision is contained in the letter of intent signed in Yerevan during the second ‘Best Cargo Charter Airline’ award in The International Forum of Eurasian Partnership. Pursuant to the agreement, the parties intend BACA Excellence Awards 2017, voted for to deploy an infrastructure in Armenia to ensure the functioning of equipment for calling the by members of BACA – the Air Charter Association. A ‘global voice’ of the air char- emergency services similar to the Russian ERA-GLONASS system. ter industry, BACA was founded in 1949 The specialists will also develop and information systems based on the by members of the Baltic Mercantile and improve promising navigation and GLONASS satellite navigation tech- Shipping Exchange to bring to aircraft information technologies based on nology’, commented General Director chartering the same standards of integri- deployable infrastructure. According of JSC GLONASS Andrey Zheregelya. ty and professionalism for which the Baltic Exchange and the Institute of Chartered to the agreement, there will be built General Director of NIIMA Shipbrokers have for so long been known authorized centres for the sale, instal- PROGRESS Vasily Shpak noted that and respected. lation and testing of equipment and as of today there is more than 1 mil- qualified staff training. lion vehicles equipped with emergen- Alexander Kraynov, Charter Commercial ‘The Russian Federation and the cy calling units registered in the ERA- is an eco-environment allowing to Director of Volga-Dnepr Airlines, was pre- Republic of Armenia are interested in GLONASS system. Possessing a high create and implement new products sented with the award by Transvalair’s repre- building harmonised navigation and technology capacity, ERA-GLONASS and services. sentative at the Association’s annual Autumn Luncheon at the Guildhall in London. The event was attended by hundreds of senior ex- ecutives from the aviation and air charter sec- tors, representing some 130 companies. Test Bench for Laser System BACA members also voted for their The Company, a member of the Rostec State Corporation, has developed and Passenger Charter Airline of the Year, manufactured an interference test bench for control of extra-axial aspheric lenses with a Aircraft Manufacturer of the Year, and Handling Agent/FBO of the Year. This is the light aperture of 600 mm in diameter for a high-energy laser system. The equipment has no seventh time Volga-Dnepr Airlines has won comparable counterparts in the world. BACA’s ‘Best Cargo Charter Airline’ trophy since the awards began. The bench has been developed by ser system. This system is designed for Commenting on this latest accolade, specialists of Shvabe's member, various researches in the field of phys- Alexander Kraynov said: “BACA, the Air Scientific Production Association ics. It guarantees manufacturing of Charter Association, is so highly respect- Optika (NPO Optika). It ensures pre- components with the required preci- ed because of the quality and calibre of its cision measuring of various techni- sion features,’ states General Director of membership and for its important role in cal parameters of extra-axial aspheric NPO Optika Sergey Kuznetsov. representing the air charter industry. That components with a light aperture of The new bench manufactured by makes winning this award very special to us because the members who voted for Volga- 600 mm in diameter. Shvabe allows to measure wave de- Dnepr are among the world’s most experi- ‘The development allows to quick- viations generated by lenses and de- is capable of analyzing point imag- enced and knowledgeable air charter pro- ly adjust the geometry shaping of lens- termine their extra-axial parameter. es generated by components in real fessionals. They are clearly best-placed to es used for building a high-energy la- At the same time, the equipment time mode. judge the quality of airline performance.” Richard Mumford, BACA’s Chairman, said: “Volga-Dnepr was fully deserving of the award for the Best Cargo Charter Airline. For Recognize Members of BACA report that they consis- tently deliver a strong and reliable service, Elbrus computers will be equipped with a passport and other standardized document recognition system handling complex projects with a high de- developed by Smart Engines (Russia). PJSC Research Institute for Control Computers named after I.S. gree of professionalism.” Bruk (included in Roselektronika holding) transferred system to the basic workstation Elbrus 101-PC. This was the second award presented to Volga- Dnepr Airlines in October for service excellence. Smart Engines presented the doc- es, vehicle registration certificates, vi- It was also voted ‘Charter Operator of the Year’ ument recognition system in 2016. sas and birth certificates. by a panel of leading air cargo industry exec- It’s construction is based on super- This functionality makes it possi- utives in the annual Payload Asia Awards 2017, presented in Singapore. The award was judged fast neural networks. Thanks to this ble to use Elbrus 101-PC computers to on each nominated company’s market lead- system, Elbrus 101-PC can recognize organize compact workplaces for em- ership, operational performance, unique ser- identification documents used in ployees engaged in data input from vice and production innovations, and key fac- Russia and more than 35 other coun- questionnaires, applications, various tors differentiating it from its competitors. The tries and machine-readable zones on forms and other standard documents. 2017 judging panel included senior execu- any documents (passports, ID cards Elbrus 101-PC computers can be used tives from Boeing, Airbus, IATA, the Association and visas). The system can recog- at security checkpoints and services ognize one or several car numbers of Asia Pacific Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, DHL nize such Russian documents as pass- fixing parking and driving violations. with a height of symbols of at least Global Forwarding and The International Air Cargo Association. ports, insurance cards, driving licens- This solution enables to find and rec- 10 pixels.

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‘Defense Industry Complex of the Russian Federation’ (‘OPK RF’) — a magazine about key programs, development trends, innovation processes, success in diversification, etc. of defense Industry. ‘OPK RF’ is based and is being published by ‘United Industrial Edition’. The magazine www.promweekly.ru is published 6 times a year. It is distributed www.prom.red by subscription, at major exhibitions and [email protected] forums, among government agencies [email protected] and subjects of international economic activity of different countries. An editorial +7-495-778-14-47 subscription to the magazine is possible from +7-495-729-39-77 any issue of the journal, it is possible +7-495-778-18-05 to receive previous issues. NEWS SHORTLY Ansat to Mexico Russian Helicopters held negotiations with the Mexican company Craft Avia Center for the sale and maintenance of Ansat helicopters on the Mexican market. Today, the Russian helicopters fleet in Mexico includes about 50 vehicles of Mi-8/17 series, and two Mi-26 helicopters. MAIN AVIATION TOPICS As of today, Craft Avia Center has sub- of Craft Avia Centre José de Vicente. mitted an application to the aviation During the negotiations the issues Yuri Slyusar, President of United authorities of Mexico for validation of of potential demand for Russian civ- Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and , held working meeting the Russian flight certificate for Ansat. il helicopters on the Mexican market, at Aviation Plant, dedicated Besides, Craft Avia Center has com- as well as the issues of obtaining the to implementation of plant's major menced construction of a service cen- Mexican certificate for the Ansat heli- programs. tre with a total floor area of 4,000 m2 copter were discussed. and a show room for sale of Russian ‘Craft Avia Center applied to us While evaluating the second stage of MC- helicopters. with an offer for distribution of Ansat 21 factory finishing tests, Yuri Slyusar said: Dmitry Lelikov, Deputy General helicopters on the Mexican market. proposal is being reviewed by the ‘The aircraft undergoes tests successfully, in accordance with the schedule. We grad- Director of the Rostec State We have already prepared and sent counterparty and we hope that in the ually expand operational envelope in alti- Corporation, and General Director of them our commercial proposal for nearest future we will reach the stage tude, speed, and weight. Recently, the air- the Russian Helicopters holding com- supply of one vehicle that will be of contract signing,’ stated General craft has reached the altitude of 10 000 pany Andrey Boginsky have held ne- used for purposes of demonstration Director of the Russian Helicopters meters and speed of 900 km/h. For today, gotiations with the General Director to potential buyers. As of today, our holding company Andrey Boginsky. the aircraft confirms to all declared char- acteristics.’ Currently, four MC-21-300 test aircraft are under construction. Till the end of this year, Own Cloud Platform the second aircraft is planned to be trans- ferred to the Flight Test Facility of the plant. The holding company has presented ECP Veil (Enterprise Cloud Platform) at the During working meeting, the progress of largest North European technology exhibition Teknologia 17 that was held in Helsinki. military programs of Irkut Corporation was also discussed. Yuri Slyusar expressed con- ECP Veil platform developed by the oped and put into operation the high fidence that all this-year contract obliga- Research Institute Mashtab, a mem- profile networks of national standing, tions on aircraft deliveries to the Russia's ber of Ruselectronics, allows to virtu- completed more than 70 research MOD and foreign Customers would be timely implemented. The plans on future ally combine the resources of an en- and development projects dedicated state and export orders for Su-30SM, Yak- tire IT infrastructure of a company in- to the respective systems and equip- 130, Yak-152 aircraft were also discussed to a single computation centre, thus ment, communication devices and at the meeting. ensuring the possibility of creating systems, hardware/firmware plat- In conclusion, President of United Aircraft converged and hyperconverged sys- forms and software solutions for pur- Corporation (UAC) and Irkut Corporation tems. ECP Veil is designed for build- poses of increasing the defensive po- noted that currently Irkutsk Aviation ing a virtualised infrastructure based tential of the country and ensuring Research Institute Mashtab develops Plant is facing the complicated task of or- on multi-purpose x86-84 server plat- national security. and commercially manufactures rout- ganizing serial production of MC-21 air- craft, together with rotating production forms. Mashtab is the leading research ers, network firewalls, service plat- tempo of military products. That is why, Research Institute Mashtab institute specialized in developing forms and solutions, solutions for vir- Yuri Slyusar stressed, it is important to established in 1991 based on the scientific and industrial telecommu- tualisation of and implement programs directed to reten- Leningrad Scientific Production nication solutions of dual and civil IT infrastructures, network system di- tion of professional cadre at the plant. Association Krasnaya Zarya has devel- use for the Rostec State Corporation. agnostics, monitoring and control. In particular, United Aircraft Corporation develops housing program, which envi- sions that successful plant's employees may obtain 50% subsidies for purchasing Mobile Maintenance System ready-made housing. Rosoboronexport transferred to Rosoboronexport discovers a new generate applications for spare parts,’ Venezuela a mobile system designed segment of the worldwide weapon he said. to provide maintenance, current and market. For today, Russia can offer The main part of the system re- medium repair of the ground force packages equipped with modern au- quires only 25 days for its complete de- weapons and military equipment. As tomated hardware and software sys- ployment on a prepared soil or hard noted by Sergey Goreslavsky, Deputy tems. They allow users to obtain in- stand, after that the system can work Director General of Rosoboronexport, formation on the equipment condi- effectively. All parts of the mobile main- this system is the first of its kind de- tion in real time, to plan its main- tenance system are adapted for trans- livered abroad by Russia. tenance and repair in the field, to portation by rail, water and road over all ‘With the mobile maintenance keep the electronic logbook of mil- distances without any losses of their op- system delivered to Venezuela itary equipment, to automatically erational readiness after transportation.

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‘GK LAUNCH SERVICES’

Within the frameworks of implementation of the strategy to develop commercial potential of the Russian space industry and in accordance with decision, Joint Stock Company GLAVKOSMOS (a part of State Space Corporation ROSCOSMOS) and Limited Liability Company International Space Company Kosmotras (KOSMOTRAS) established a Joint Stock Company ‘GK Launch Services’. This new Russian entity will become an operator of commercial launch services for satellites with the use of Soyuz family launch vehicles and the launchers developed on the basis of RS-20 rockets from the Russian launch sites. GLAVKOSMOS owns 75% and KOSMOTRAS – 25% of the new company’s stock.

stablishment of GK Launch er timelines of the launch projects It is also responsible for coordination Services is driven by new implementation. of Russian enterprises activities for challenges on the launch JSC GLAVKOSMOS is an enter- Soyuz-ST commercial launches in the Е services market, and cre- prise of ROSCOSMOS State Space Guiana Space Center. Among partners ates a new level of public- Corporation (the only shareholder) and customers of GLAVKOSMOS are private partnership for business in with the key objectives to promote NASA, Arianespace, Great Wall China space domain. Combined efforts of the Russian space industry capa- and other private companies, as well GLAVKOSMOS and KOSMOTRAS will bilities on the world market and to as Russian and European universities. give an impetus to the promotion of manage challenging space proj- International Space Company Russian launch vehicles on the inter- ects. During more than 30 years of KOSMOTRAS national market. Bringing together its history, GLAVKOSMOS has suc- LLC (a Joint Stock Company until unique expertise and resources of cessfully implemented 120 interna- August 2016; from then on — a the two companies will significantly tional contracts. Launches of more Limited Liability Company) was estab- expand a scope of the launch services than 20 small satellites have been lished in 1997 under the Russian law. offered and thus enable orbital injec- carried out since 2012. In 2017, the The company’s head office is locat- tion of various types of spacecraft company plans to launch more than ed in Moscow, Russia. KOSMOTRAS with the mass ranging from 1 kg to 100 small satellites for 15 foreign and is a launch service provider offering 6 metric tons into the most popular Russian customers under the existing launches of converted RS-20 rockets orbits. This also meets an increasing contracts. GLAVKOSMOS is an opera- on international and domestic mar- demand in the segment of commer- tor of Soyuz-2 commercial launches kets. The rocket is capable of deliver- cial space projects dealing with devel- and a coordinator of ROSCOSMOS ing payloads with the mass of up to opment and launch of small class international projects. Spacecraft for 2 metric tons into LEO. These pay- satellite constellations and individual the following customers have been loads are launched either in dedicated spacecraft. launched on Soyuz-2 launch vehicles missions or as part of cluster (mul- According to Alexander Serkin, to date: Skybox Imaging, Norwegian tiple small satellites) launches. Since CEO of GK Launch Services, creation Space Center, UTIAS SFL, SSTL, UK the inaugural mission in April 1999, of a dedicated company will facilitate Space Agency, and DLR. The compa- KOSMOTRAS has carried out 22 com- strengthening the positions of Russia ny’s wide range of activities includes mercial launches lofting 128 payloads on the international market and integrated solutions in creating satel- into orbit for 37 customers from 28 increase the workload of the Russian lite systems of various applications, countries. Among KOSMOTRAS’ cus- launch sites. The GLAVKOSMOS turnkey solutions for Earth observa- tomers are major aerospace compa- and KOSMOTRAS cooperation will tion, , space nies and space agencies such as ESA, enhance competiveness of products research and exploration, provision CNES, JAXA, KARI, EIAST, KACST, NEC, and services of the Russian space of Earth observation data from the Airbus Defence and Space, MDA, SSTL, industry, first of all, through opti- Russian satellite constellation, as well SSC, as well as universities and private mization of launch costs and short- as export of Russian space equipment. companies. /RA&MG/

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DEVELOPMENT OF AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING During The 13th International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2017 the President of Russia chaired a meeting on the development of civil aircraft engineering. This meeting can be considered a milestone for the Russian aircraft industry in General.

viation for Russia is not ‘This is an anniversary year for tion. It has to be said that this is an only one of the branches MAKS. It was first held 25 years ago, important element of our shared cul- of the industry. It is the back in 1992. Since then it has estab- ture, and the history of Russian cos- A embodiment of nation- lished itself as a high-profile event, monautics and aviation is a matter of al pride. International but we all know that this recognition national pride, and rightly so. We are Aviation and Space Salon MAKS is did not come right away. Building proud of the outstanding achieve- one of the largest aerospace trade on the persistence and talent of its ments by prominent engineers fairs in the world. Some 700 Russian organisers and with comprehensive Sergei Korolev, Nikolai Polikarpov, and 180 foreign corporations and support from the state, MAKS has Pavel , Andrei and companies from 36 countries were definitely reached new highs, becom- Sergei . Our goal today is to taking part in MAKS-2017. At the ing an anticipated event for all those build on the traditions they estab- opening ceremony of the 13th interested in aerospace technology. lished. International Aviation and Space have always taken a keen Over the next few days, Zhukovsky, Salon MAKS-2017 President of Russia interest in the development of avia- Moscow Region, will be hosting a Vladimir Putin said: tion technology and space explora- large exhibition where leading

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Russian and foreign companies will present their products, conferences and workshops will be held on mat- ters that are currently relevant for the industry, and where a number of talks are scheduled to take place and major contracts to be signed. We hope that all this activity will help step up industrial cooperation, foster international ties and promote Russian products on the domestic and foreign markets. We have much to offer. In recent years the aero- space industry benefited from sub- stantial government support: its production assets underwent sub- stantial upgrades, projects to create new, competitive civilian aircraft are underway, including the Ka-62 heli- copter and the MC-21 aircraft. Let me also note that Russia retains its leadership in military air- craft, as well as missile and space

‘I would like to note that the industry is currently receiving substantial support. Last year alone, almost 52 billion rubles were allocated for these purposes under the Aviation Industry Development programme, and there are plans to allocate 60 billion in 2017.’ Vladimir Putin

manufacturing. We will continue At the Meeting on the devel- we are doing this. We have just seen developing these sectors. Of course, opment of civil aircraft engi- the latest designs from Russia’s lead- I have to say a few words about the neering Vladimir Putin said: ‘Our ing producers of aviation and mis- flying displays, which is one of the meeting is taking place as part of sile space technology. I must say the most spectacular parts of the MAKS the International Aviation and Space Russian companies’ potential is enor- Salon. The show will feature the best Salon MAKS-2017. I think this is a mous and should be used in full. Russian and foreign pilot groups, good venue for discussing the devel- For Russia the construction of whose mastery is not just respected opment of civil aircraft engineering. competitive aircraft is one of the but admired.’ Incidentally, it is not the first time key conditions for easing access to remote regions and making air travel more comfortable. For such a vast country as Russia with its, let’s be honest, poorly developed infrastruc- ture, which has proved difficult to improve even during all the previous years of its history, considering the limitless expanses of Eastern Siberia and the Far East. However, it is vital to use modern technology to con- solidate the country and make every corner equally accessible to every person regardless of his or her place of residence. People should be able to move easily and freely through- out the country, travel to our major

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tions on the domestic and global First, the MC-21, which I have markets. already mentioned, is currently We have mastered batch produc- undergoing flight tests. Today, I tion of regional . We have would like to hear how these tests just seen the Sukhoi Superjet here. are proceeding, to discuss the cur- Other promising projects are being rent aircraft certification stage and implemented involving civil air- preparations to launch batch pro- craft that can compete with foreign duction of this . I would like equivalents, including the new Ka-62 to focus on the aircraft’s certifica- helicopter and the MC-21 passenger tion, and I would like to note tech- airliner. We have seen the Ansat heli- nical issues that we know about.

industrial and cultural centres and return in the same easy and free way. It is also important in this context to increase the production of high- tech, science-intensive products and promote the development of the entire national economy. Finally, this is a matter of the state’s technologi- cal prestige. I would like to note that the indus- try is currently receiving substantial support. Last year alone, almost 52 billion rubles were allocated for these purposes under the Aviation Industry Development programme, and there are plans to allocate 60 billion in 2017. copter today. There are other highly Everything must proceed smoothly These measures are yielding posi- promising and interesting aircraft, in this area. tive results. Last year, civil aircraft pro- and demand for them will undoubt- Second, as you know, the duction grew by 21 percent on 2015. edly soar in the future. United Instrument Manufacturing This is a good indicator. Today, we will discuss various Corporation is expected to diversify At the same time, I am confident measures making it possible to sup- and expand civil output. This also that the national aviation indus- port these projects and to address concerns the defence industry’s air- try has the required technological the entire industry’s tasks. craft enterprises. and human potential for long-term I would like to focus on the fol- Helicopter deliveries under growth, for strengthening its posi- lowing. defence procurement contracts will

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‘For Russia the construction of competitive aircraft is one of the key conditions for easing access to remote regions and making air travel more comfortable. For such a vast country as Russia with its, let’s be honest, poorly developed infrastructure, which has proved difficult to improve even during all the previous years of its history, considering the limitless expanses of Eastern Siberia and the Far East.’ Vladimir Putin soon peak. The Defence Ministry ity and reliability, but also to develop after-sales maintenance, guarantee has already reduced its orders under after-sales maintenance services. By timely repairs and promptly deliver these contracts. It is high time that the way this is also an issue for the parts stay on top of the competition. we ponder ways to guarantee that defence industry: we need warehous- Today we will discuss how this work the production capacities are utilised es, spare parts, training, and we need is organised, and what is there to do by creating demand from civilian cus- to open service centres. We all know for ensuring effective maintenance of tomers. This should be done without that those who are able to ensure Russian aircraft.’ /RA&MG/ delay. Among other things, Russian oil and gas companies, and other state-owned companies could play their part. They buy quite a few heli- copters abroad. I believe that this has to change, as we have discussed with the heads of Russian companies. They should opt for Russian equipment, of course on the condition that it offers the same level or even better quality compared to similar imports. I think that this matter should be included in the agenda of the Government Import Substitution Commission. Moving on, I would like to empha- sise once again our intention to expand the market share of Russian aviation equipment on the domestic and international markets. For that, it is essential not only to improve its qual-

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SOLUTIONS FOR A WIDE RANGE OF TASKS Dmitry Shugaev: ‘The countries of the Middle East and North Africa altogether make up almost 50% of Russian total defense exports’ In accordance with the law of the Russian Federation, activities in the field of military-technical cooperation (MTC) with foreign countries shall be controlled and supervised by the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC of Russia) that, among other things, shall ensure implementation of basic principles of the Russian government policy in the field of MTC. Dmitry Evgenyevich Shugaev, the Director of FSMTC, discusses main directions and tendencies in development of military-technical cooperation between the Russian Federation and foreign countries, the peculiarities of Russian military purpose product exporters’ activities at the present stage in his interview to our magazine.

Mister Shugayev, what built as a vertical relationship where the equipment previously purchased are the principles, the Rosoboronexport is the only export- by customers, to upgrade it and to system of cooperation er of final military purpose products. supply spare parts for this equipment. – in the field of MTC is Concurrently, there is also a number These, in particular, include such based on today? of entities in the field of military- integrated structures of the defense – Today the system of military- technical cooperation of Russia that industry as the United Aircraft technical cooperation of Russia is are authorized to provide service of Corporation, the United Shipbuilding

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Corporation, Almaz – Antey Air and Russian activities in the field of Space Defense Corporation and MTC? others. They obtained this right to – First of all, I’d like to note that service their equipment supplied to Russia is second in the list of world foreign customers as they represent top exporters of military purpose defense industry itself, they embrace products. It is not a secret that last the factories that manufacture spare year our defense exports exceeded parts, components, etc. $15 bln. The major part of this export Federal Service for Military- is aviation equipment; export of the Technical Cooperation is an agency equipment related to aviation var- that controls and supervises all the ies in the range of 40-50% of the activities related to military-technical total volume. Of course, we positively cooperation and issues licenses. From appreciate this fact, and we wish strategic point of view the FSMTC of exporters of other weapon types to Russia plays the role of government achieve these figures as well. policy ‘conductor’ in the field of mil- At the same time we understand, itary-technical cooperation and acts that the market of military purpose as a controlling and licensing agency at the same time. ‘The countries of the Middle East and North Africa are However, all decisions regarding final supplies anyway are made at our time-tested partners in various fields including the the highest level in Russia. That is, military-technical one. Therefore, they have been using either an appropriate ordinance or instruction of the President or the almost all types of Russian military purpose products. Russian government should be Armored machinery, aviation equipment, air-defense issued. That’s why I call it a ‘vertical type of relationship.’ systems and naval equipment of Russian (Soviet) origin are in high demand in this region. And in all the above – How can you describe the development and dynamics of mentioned directions we cooperate closely.

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It is important to participate in Russian weapons and military equipment have made a long-term programs, providing good showing in the world. Today experts state that our technical support to our clients and creating maintenance stations with weapons are: first, highly technological; second, proving an understanding that many of our their ‘mission survivability’. In addition, it is relatively clients aspire to improve their own industry, for example. easy to maintain our weapons. Combination of the above mentioned factors explains why our products – What is the share of the Middle East and North Africa in Russian are so popular in the world. At the same time today defense exports and the country’s we offer the best value for money in the global market. export order portfolio? What mili- tary and defense equipment is in This is recognized by many, including our competitors. demand among the countries of Therefore, I state it proudly and not for the sake of the region? – The countries of the Middle East advertising, but because it is common knowledge. and North Africa altogether make up almost 50% of Russian total defense products (MPP) is a very specific mar- on their general economic health. exports, which is a considerable share. ket having cyclic nature. A number of Therefore, defense exports can hardly Our country’s military- and dual pur- factors should be taken into account, be expected to soar. Russia is aimed at pose products are traditionally in including modernization programs of building long-term relationships that great demand with the countries of defense ministries, financial solvency will provide for sustainable growth of the region. We are totally satisfied of countries that in its turn depends our export supplies. with the current state of our military-

18 International Aerospace & Technology Guide MAIN TOPICS technical cooperation with these countries as well as with the pace at which we are moving forward. As for specific types of equipment that are popular with our partners in the Middle East and North Africa one cannot but mention armor materiel, air defense means, anti-tank missile systems and small arms.

– What main competitive advan- tages does Russian equipment have in terms of its operational capabilities in this region? – No doubt, the main competitive advantage of the Russian equipment, from the point of view of any foreign customer, is its quality-price ratio. As for its operation in the countries of the Middle East and North Africa I will add another important factor in the USSR and supplied earlier. I can the Middle East and North Africa and highly assessed by our partners after say with full confidence that all those the relationship of trust at bilateral many years of usage. This is high products, as well as the Russian origin level give us a strong cause for opti- efficiency and excellent capabilities military equipment, have consider- mism about the future of military-tech- of our weapons and equipment in able potential for renovation. As an nical cooperation with these countries. extreme climatic conditions. I believe example, there are several large-scale Armor materiel, air defense sys- these two major advantages alto- projects on repair of domestic armored tems and aviation equipment are tra- gether make our military purpose materiel and air defense systems under ditionally in demand here because products so popular with regional implementation that are quite success- they enable our partners to optimize customers. ful. Our country is ready to offer a the protection of special infrastruc- comprehensive service program of tural objects, which is of paramount – How long have Russia and the maintenance, repair and upgrade of importance. countries of the Middle East and our military products according to the However the need for a more North Africa been cooperating in highest quality standards. integrated approach to the issues of the military-technical field? national security amid security chal- – We have been developing military- – What current offers of the lenges and looming threats compels technical cooperation with the coun- Russian aircraft equipment and the countries of the Middle East and tries of the region since the middle of other defense solutions, according North Africa to actively diversify and the 20th century, that is for more than to experts of FSMTC of Russia, are modernize their national Armed 50 years. Symbolically enough, the more promising for the countries Forces. Therefore, we consider the inception of interaction in the mili- of this region? regional market a promising one for tary-technical field with the countries – Long-term experience of success- a wide range of military purpose of the Middle East and North Africa ful cooperation with the countries of products. coincided with the period when our system of military-technical coopera- tion was established. For our regional partners it was the time they obtained independence. Thereafter our cooper- ation in the military-technical sphere has developed steadily and in a con- structive manner.

– What can the Russian Federation offer today to the coun- tries of the Middle East and North Africa in this regard? – At present, some operators of our military equipment in the region are facing the necessity to repair and modernize the equipment produced

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certified enterprises and under the supervision of Russian experts in rel- evant fields. At present Su-24 and MiG-29 aircraft, Mi-8 and Mi-24 type helicopters, T-72 tanks and BMP-1 infantry combat vehicles are being successfully overhauled and mod- ernized in the region.

– What can you say about Russian Safe City Project and its defense export prospects? Well, Defense Ministries and their various agencies remain major customers of the Russian military equipment in the region. And there is no surprise about it since they require our state-of-the art systems to successfully carry out their basic function which is to protect their countries’ sovereignty and territorial integrity. At the same time, there is growing interest in the military-purpose prod- ucts from the Ministries of Internal – Is Russia ready to consider ing multi-phased process with lots Affairs and other security agencies. JVs in the countries of the Middle of preparatory work to be accom- Despite the fact that so far it has East? Is there any existing positive plished before a deal can materialize. been limited to procurement of small experience of such cooperation? We are having a busy time market- arms we hope that our cooperation – A number of our partners from ing the systems that are successfully with these agencies can turn out the countries of the Middle East used in Syria. You might be aware that mutually beneficial and fruitful. and North Africa show interest in S-300 and S-400 air defense systems, As for the Safe City, we have made establishing joint ventures (JVs). Pantsyr S-1 surface-to-air missile and our presentations and respective The Russian Federation is ready to anti-aircraft weapon system, proposals to partners. Some of them consider different models of coop- Kornet-E antitank guided missile sys- have expressed much interest in the eration, including various forms of tem and other air-launched weapons project. Still at this stage it is too JV. Some projects are already under are in the top wishing-list of our premature to talk of any specific con- implementation. We hope that they customers. Of course, the increased tracts on the Safe City. will be successfully fulfilled to further popularity of these weapons is to an promote cooperation between the extent due to their successful perfor- Russian Federation with the coun- mance in Syria. tries of the region. – Some of the systems used in – There is much discussion Syria are the ones that have gone about the positive influence the through comprehensive modern- operation of Russian Air Force in ization with their performance Syria has had on Russian defense substantially increased… exports. Please, if you can, name – Modernization of arms and any particular type of equipment military equipment produced in that has been ordered by a for- the USSR is a full-fledged area of eign customer due to its successful military-technical cooperation of implementation in Syria? our country with its foreign partners. – Since the very start of the Russian Competition with Eastern Europe, Air and Space Forces counterterror- CIS and China has recently become ist operation in Syria, the demand rather tense. Nevertheless, the coun- among foreign customers for the tries that use our equipment should Russian military-purpose products well understand that high quality has significantly increased. At the work on improving performance and same time one has to realize that ensuring safety of defense equip- signing a contract is a time-consum- ment can be only carried out by

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– Are the countries of the region interested in producing Russian We have been developing military-technical cooperation equipment under license and establishing joint ventures for with the countries of the region from the middle of the maintaining and servicing Russian 20th century, that is for more than 50 years. Symbolically equipment on-site? – It is no secret that many countries enough, the inception of interaction in the military- of the Middle East and North Africa technical field with the countries of the Middle East and are seeking to advance their defense industry. And, to our satisfaction, North Africa coincided with the period when our system they consider Russia as a qualified of military-technical cooperation was established. For and reliable partner that can help them do it. our regional partners it was the time they obtained Taking into account the volumes independence. Thereafter our cooperation in the of equipment supplied to the armed forces of the region, Russia is pretty military-technical sphere has developed steadily and in a much interested in launching service constructive manner. centers for our equipment here. At present, we are exploring a number ‘buy it as it is or search for it elsewhere’ – A case in point is the joint venture of projects on aviation and armor is becoming obsolete. Naturally, sales to manufacture Ka-226T helicopter, materiel, as well as air defense sys- of the final product is our main pri- which is registered in India in accor- tems maintenance centers. Hopefully ority, but our partners increasingly dance with appropriate intergov- we will soon come up with some aim at building their national manu- ernmental agreement. It will start its mutually beneficial solutions. facturing facilities to develop their active work soon. Another example of As for license production of industries. technological cooperation is BrahMos Russian military equipment, we The relationship with partners joint venture established in India. proceed from the premise that at within the pattern ‘end products only’ In addition, the establishment of first partners have to procure large is being gradually replaced by com- a chain of maintenance stations in consignments of finished products. prehensive cooperation in the field of , in particular, in Peru Only after that we can start a reason- high-technology products. And we are and in Brazil can be invoked here too. able discussion of production under ready for this kind of cooperation as a We have a lot of cooperation projects license. country that has built its own defense with Chinese companies etc. industry. We are ready for cooperation Therefore, our foreign partners – Is Russia open today for new and we will help our partners to create can be sure that we are ready for cooperation ties? systems they need today. technological cooperation based on – Yes, we are open to new partner- many years of experience and strong ships and we understand that this is – Can you give any particular reputation of Russian weapons in the trend. Of course, the approach examples worldwide? the world.

– Is it really strong? – Yes, it is. Russian weapons and military equipment have made a good showing in the world. Today experts state that our weapons are: first, highly technological; and, sec- ond, proving their ‘mission survivabil- ity’. In addition, it is relatively easy to maintain our weapons. Combination of the above mentioned factors explains why our products are so popular in the world. At the same time today we offer the best value for money in the global market. This is recognized by everybody, including our competi- tors. I state this proudly and not for the purpose of advertising, because it is not only our opinion, but assess- ments of experts of the global market of military purpose products.

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on the MTC of Russia with foreign countries? – Sanctions is a bad notion in principle, they contradict the logic of free market per se. Suffice it to say that WTO, of which Russia is a member, upholds freedom from any restrictions. Unfortunately, many international institutions intended to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation are failing today. And in this particular case we are witnessing politically motivated and absolutely unjustified discrimination. However, being realists, we have to work and find solutions. There is also a downside of the medal for European companies that are forced to follow the sanctions. It is not only that they are bearing considerable losses as a result of this. It will also be extremely difficult for them to return to the Russian market As for license production of Russian military equipment, after the sanctions are lifted. Perhaps, it will be even impossible as all the we proceed from the premise that at first partners have niches they used to have already to procure large consignments of finished products. been taken by their rivals. Our partners complain that they Only after that we can start a reasonable discussion of have a kind of a ‘fatigue’ about the production under license. sanctions. Everybody understands that this should be stopped, because – And did Soviet equipment international tenders for both state- nobody gains from it. We shall see prove its high efficiency? of-the art weapons and traditional how things turn out. The Russian – Yes, it did. And it is still doing so. products. This stimulates national Federation has never shut any doors For example, Vietnam has been our industry to manufacture the best or burnt down bridges. We take the partner in the field of military-tech- products at most competitive prices. situation in a pragmatic and unim- nical cooperation for a long time for passioned way. one reason only: Vietnamese army – During the Saudi mon- uses soviet military equipment for arch’s recent official visit – So we are still to see who suf- decades and is satisfied with it and to Russia the two countries fered from the sanctions more, with Russian products supplied in reached agreement on such aren’t we? replacement of older soviet equip- Russian weapons S-400, TOS-1A, – Those who lost the Russian mar- ment. AK-103, AGS-30, Kornet-EM). Is ket have suffered most. In a longer Russia open to technology transfer term our industry can gain from – Does it ring true amid the evi- or is it just about finished products sanctions. Russian manufacturers dently growing competition in the supplies? due to the imports substitution weapon market… – Yes, our countries have agreed on program and new cooperation ties – We live in the real world and we supplies of S-400 «Triumph» anti-mis- are at minimum risk of contractors clearly understand that competition sile defense system, TOS-1A anti-tank refusing to supply parts or equip- is strong. Russian manufacturers take guided weapon system, Kornet-EM ment because of some politically into account the trends of the global anti-tank guided missile system, as motivated reasons. They are not at military equipment market. well as AGS-30 and AK-103. At pres- risk of having to delay supply dates Today Russia is a manufacturer of ent we are discussing the practical or to negotiate new conditions with a large number of advanced and very implementation of the agreements their customers. If a MPP is manufac- expensive weapons, including some reached. And, to our full satisfaction, tured completely within the country, most innovative pieces. But this is talks are proceeding in an utterly it is a guarantee for its national not to say that we shall offer exclu- constructive and open manner. army that everything will be done sive solutions only. Russia is aimed at in a time. And it is a big competitive active expansion of its niches in the – What is impact (if any) of sanc- advantage in the opinion of foreign global market participating in many tions of some Western countries customers. /RA&MG/

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KA-52 TO TEST NEW MISSILE WEAPON ‘Russian Helicopters’ Holding Company together with the Russian Ministry of Defence will conduct tests of the newest guided missiles on Ka-52 ship-based reconnaissance and combat helicopter. Specialists of the Holding Company will also test on-board equipment and armament of the helicopter for their resistance to electromagnetic fields.

urrently, the tests are per- made a decision to develop Russian Ka-52K helicopter differs from formed on four Ka-52K helicopter carriers,’ Andrey Boginsky, the baseline model by availability prototypes. One of the CEO of Russian Helicopters Holding of a shortened folded wing, which С helicopters is being pre- Company, noted. was upgraded for the installation of pared for tests to evalu- During tests Ka-52 helicopter was heavy weapons, and a blade-folding ate the resistance of and significantly improved. The helicop- mechanism, which ensures its com- air weapons to external electromag- ter was equipped with the state- pact arrangement inside a ship's hold. netic fields. The second helicopter of-the-art target sight systems and Reduced dimensions of Ka-52 ship- undergoes preliminary tests at the weapon control systems, combat borne helicopters allow increasing airfield, and on the third helicopter survivability of the helicopter was the number of helicopters located on a new inertial navigation system is enhanced and autonomous deploy- a ship to maximum. Armored cockpit tested. ment system was improved. These and unique ejection system provide The fourth Ka-52K prototype is at modifications provided the Ka-52K pilots with the maximum safety level, the testing site of the Rusian Ministry with a range of competitive advan- which cannot be ensured on any heli- of Defence, it is planned to test new tages as compared to the similar heli- copter of this class produced abroad. guided missile weapons on this heli- copters of foreign production. Another important feature of the copter. Ka-52K helicopter is the next Ka-52K is the use of corrosion resis- ‘Ka-52K helicopters are going product in the range of sea heli- tant materials, which is conditioned through the final stages of the copters designed by Kamov Design by the necessity of helicopter’s oper- tests, and the Holding Company is Bureau. The helicopter is designed ation in conditions of humid marine ready to start serial production of for patrolling, fire support of assault climate. The helicopter is equipped this helicopter in the near future. We forces when landing, performing with a single-point refueling and a note interest of the Russian ministry anti-airborne defence missions on modernized air conditioning system of Defence in this helicopter. The the forefront and in tactical depth, ensuring ventilation of sea rescue design of the helicopter allows it under any weather conditions and suits of the crew members. In addi- to be placed on the decks of frig- at any time of day or night. State-of- tion, the helicopter is equipped with ates, anti-submarine destroyers and the-art on-board equipment ensures short-range radiotechnical naviga- the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier. helicopter navigation in conditions tion system, which was not used on Moreover, the Ministry of Defence with no visual references at sea. the baseline model. /RA&MG/

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The MiG-35 main features are the following: – the fifth generation information-sighting systems integration into aircraft airborne avionics; – possibility of advanced Russian and foreign origin weapons applica- tion; – increased combat survivability due to integration of airborne inte- grated defense system. MIG-35 MiG-35 is the "4++" generation multi-role fighter, exhibiting the further development of the MiG-29K/ KUB and MiG-29M/M2 fighters in the field of the combat efficiency enhancement, universality and operational characteristics improvement.

State-of-the art avionics in combination with advanced weapons allow the MiG-35 fighters fulfill a great number of missions: – air superiority gaining against four & fifth generation fighters; – interception of existing and being developed air attack means; – ground/surface targets destruction with high precision weapons without entering the air defense zone day and night in any weather conditions; – air reconnaissance using optical-electronic and radio-technical equip- ment; – participation in group actions and air control over groups of fighters. EXPORT REGULATION

ROSOBORONEXPORT: 17 YEARS OF SUCCESS One of the major operators in the world market for arms and military equipment

On November 4, JSC Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) celebrated its 17th anniversary. The company was set up by the Russian President’s Decree in 2000 as Russia's state intermediary for importing and exporting a full range of military and dual-use products, technologies and services. Rosoboronexport is a 100% state-owned company. In 2007, the management of its stocks was transferred to the Rostec State Corporation.

26 International Aerospace & Technology Guide EXPORT REGULATION At the International military-technical forum Army-2017 Rosoboronexport will present their exposition in the framework of the demonstration center of the Rostec Corporation in the joint exhibition of the Corporation. Rosoboronexport's stand will be 222 sq. m, and will use the modern multimedia tools (a table with the effect of levitation, video wall, touch panels, etc.), where will be presented for a wide range offered for export military products from Russia. There is the latest exhibition technology, also with holographic multimedia catalogs and many other innovations. equipment, as well as to increase the range of Russian military and dual- use products, supplied to foreign cus- tomers. Rosoboronexport is actively cooperating with more than 50 coun- tries worldwide; and their number will further increase by the end of 2017, despite unscrupulous actions of some countries, competing with Russia in the global arms market. ‘Rosoboronexport's order portfolio currently amounts to about $45 bil- lion, which proves high competitive edge of Russian defense products on the global level. A considerable share of the portfolio are contracts to Russian companies Rosoboronexport purchase Russian high-tech systems, became a guide to international suc- primarily aircraft and air defense sys- cess, an indispensable assistant, and tems. In addition, Rosoboronexport sort of a one-stop service, which is discovering new market segments, has powerful governmental support, developing exports of civilian and respect from foreign partners, exper- sporting weapons and making tise accumulated over tens of years, turnkey national security systems and latest marketing technologies,’ that use cutting-edge information said the CEO of Rosoboronexport security solutions. For hundreds of Alexander Mikheev. ver 17 years, Rosoboron- export has become one of the leaders in arms sup- ‘O plies, having sold prod- ucts worth a total of over $140 billion. We show good results in foreign trade, and the country's leadership doesn't leave this success unnoticed. For their great contribu- tion in developing military-technical cooperation with foreign countries, 34 Rosoboronexport employees were awarded by Russian President Vladimir Putin,’ said the CEO of Roctes, Sergey Chemezov. In 2017, Rosoboronexport did a lot to expand export geography of Russian armament and military

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The first Soviet state intermediary agency for military-technical cooperation with foreign countries was created on 8th May 1953 after the USSR Council of Ministers had decided on forming the General Engineering Department within the then Ministry of Domestic and Foreign Trade. Other special foreign trade bodies were created later on to provide for further expansion of military- technical cooperation activities. In the late 1990s there were two federal state unitary enterprises in Russia acting as state arms exporters Rosvoorouzhenie State Corporation and Promexport. In November 2000 the two enterprises were merged into a single one – Rosoboronexport Federal State Unitary Enterprise, the sole state intermediary for export/import of defence products, by the Presidential Decree No. 1834 dated 4th November 2000 aimed at restructuring the system of military and technical cooperation of the Russian Federation with foreign states, and improving its performance. Since September the 1st, 2014 Rosoboronexport has been operating as a joint stock company.

beneficial cooperation with foreign partners, provide guaranteed state support of all export-import opera- tions, and strengthen Russia’s leader- ship in the world arms market. The main result of biography of Rosoboronexport, despite the diffi- cult economic conditions and fierce, often unfair, competition in the global arms market, that company have managed not only to carry its sales, but also significantly enlarge its footprint in the traditional and new arms markets. Through integrat- ed marketing strategies, company have ensured that order book today exceeds US$ 46 billion. The special exporter makes pains- taking efforts on a daily basis to increase Russian arms exports result- ing in more than a thousand contract Rosoboronexport pursues a marketing strategy targeted documents signed with foreign cus- to expand the geography, range and volume of export tomers every year. Over the period of its operation in the international deliveries. A number of special programs and projects market, Rosoboronexport has deliv- for exporting products to specific countries have ered hundreds of thousands of units of military equipment and weapons been developed based on a comprehensive analysis worth more than US$ 120 billion to of the arms markets and foreign partners’ needs. 115 countries. Rosoboronexport seeks to operate flexibly and efficiently in the market, using modern and advanced marketing and customers' settlement methods. Rosoboronexport – the sole plex and approved to be exported. Russian state intermediary agency, Rosoboronexport accounts for more which is responsible for import/ than 85% of Russia's arms exports. export of the full range of defense and Rosoboronexport is among the dual-use end products, technologies major operators in the world market and services. Only Rosoboronexport for arms and military equipment. has the right to supply the world The official status of the exclu- market with a full range of arms and sive state intermediary agency gives military equipment manufactured Rosoboronexport unique opportuni- by Russia’s defense industrial com- ties to expand long-term mutually

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Rosoboronexport pays great attention to both major billion dol- lar contracts and small deals. The company seeks to operate flexibly and efficiently by using modern and advanced marketing and cus- tomer settlement methods. The spe- cial exporter cooperates with more than 700 Russian defense-indus- trial enterprises and organizations, which enables it to offer partner countries the comprehensive and cost-effective solutions for strength- ening their defense capability and national security. By concluding export contracts, Rosoboronexport supports the Russian defense industry, which is especially important under difficult conditions in the global market. High-tech products are in increased demand in the world arms market today and thus the company is inter- ested in developing smart manufac- Only Rosoboronexport has the right to supply the turing in Russia. In addition, Rosoboronexport world market with a full range of arms and military is actively involved in a number of equipment manufactured by Russia’s defense industrial charitable and sponsorship projects. The company provides assistance to complex and approved to be exported. Rosoboronexport military hospitals, military histori- accounts for more than 85% of Russia's arms exports. cal museums, and children's educa- tional institutions. Rosoboronexport Rosoboronexport is among the major operators in the supports major sporting events and world market for arms and military equipment. various sports federations, acts as sponsor and partner of the largest in customer countries, the setting- tunities of the Russian defense indus- industrial exhibitions and cultural up of joint ventures to manufacture trial complex to increase its exports, events held in Russia and abroad. and maintain equipment, as well as Rosoboronexport pays much atten- Rosoboronexport pursues a mar- joint R&D efforts. Rosoboronexport tion both to major billion-dollar keting strategy targeted to expand widely uses the optimal offset contracts and small deals worth the the geography, range and volume programs. With regard to foreign hundreds of thousands to several of export deliveries. A number of customers’ interests and the oppor- millions of dollars. /RA&MG/ special programs and projects for exporting products to specific coun- CORE AREAS OF ACTIVITIES OF ROSOBORONEXPORT tries have been developed based on a comprehensive analysis of the arms • Export / import of all types of conventional weapons, military and markets and foreign partners’ needs. dual-use equipment and services. Rosoboronexport seeks to operate flexibly and efficiently in the market, • Organization of licensed production of armaments and military using modern and advanced mar- equipment abroad, joint R&D efforts with foreign partners. keting and customers' settlement methods. • Maintenance and repair of earlier supplied weaponry and military Foreign customers are offered equipment. package solutions for national sys- tems intended to defend land, air • Modernization of Russian-made weapons and military equipment. and seaside borders, which feature • Training foreign specialists in Russia and customer countries in the the optimal trade-off between cost operation and maintenance of supplied military equipment. and performance. These solutions may include both the supply of • Technical assistance in the construction of military infrastructure military products and services and facilities: defense plants, airfields, depots, ranges, training centers. organization of licensed production

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BEST TECHNOLOGIES MOTOR SICH IN DUBAI – 2017 Motor Sich JSC specializes in development, manufacture and aftersales service of aircraft gas-turbine engines, industrial gas- turbine drives, as well as gas-turbine generating sets powered by those drives. Over the last years we have been developing the helicopter industry in Ukraine as well. High quality and reliability of our aero-engines are proved by a many years’ experience of service on airplanes and helicopters in more than 100 countries worldwide. V.A.Boguslayev, President of Motor Sich, JSC

ur representative office in unpaved airfields, while its low life feature a fan reduction drive and a Sharjah ensures a prompt cost makes it attractable for various superhigh . This engine solution of questions airlines worldwide. After mid-2013, is designed for powering advanced O regarding cooperation a hundred of An-158 airplanes, local passenger and . On with other companies in versions of the An-148 airplane, have basis of its gas generator we can the United Arab Emirates. One of entered service in the Republic of develop turboprop and turboshaft the company’s success criteria is par- Cuba. engines with high performance. ticipation in international air shows. Motor Sich JSC´s and Ivchenko- Our company has developed the Motor Sich JSC participates on a Progress SE´s specialists have devel- D-18T Series 3 engine to improve effi- regular basis in airshows in the UAE, oped the D-436-148FМ engine for ciency and reduce exhaust emissions France, Germany, Great Britain, India, the Аn-178 cargo airplane with a and noise of the Аn-124-100 airplane China, Russia, etc. load-carrying capacity of 16 to 18 that has the highest load-carrying Our company is a permanent tons intended for replacement of the capacity among other airplanes with and active participant of the Dubai vintage An-12 cargo airplane. a cargo ramp in the world. Airshow. The D-436-148FМ engine is a Among all the basic differences At present, the list of our engines D-436-148 engine version with a of that engine are the following: the in serial production and those under takeoff thrust of 7900 kgf and a maxi- takeoff thrust is flat rated up to +30°C, development for utility aircraft cov- mum contingency thrust of 8790 kgf, reduction of the noise level by 10 ers turboprop, and turbo- which were increased thanks to new EPN dB and exhaust emissions to shaft engines with a power range and more efficient components. satisfy ICAO requirements. Besides, from 400 to 14,000 h.p., as well as First of all, this is a next-genera- we have also implemented new solu- bypass turbojet engines with a thrust tion wide chord fan with new solu- tions for extending total service life range from 400 to 23,400 kgf. tions for better efficiency, higher up to 50,000 hours, modernized the Among all the engines, one should thrust and less noise. Along with thrust reverser control system, and emphasize the D-436-148 engine performance improvement of engine equipped the engine with the auto- for An-148 passenger airplanes. This main components this will enhance mated electronic control. engine complies with ICAO require- airplane performance significantly as At present, more than three thou- ments and its performance is as good well. sand Czech L-39 and Chinese K-8J as that of foreign engines. Currently, our company coop- trainer aircraft powered by gas-tur- The An-148 airplane in different erates with Ivchenko-Progress bine engines of our company oper- versions ensures carriage of 68 to 89 SE in development of next-gener- ate in 45 countries worldwide. passengers for 2.1 to 4.4 thousand ation AI-28 bypass engines with a Continuing this tradition, we km with a high level of comfort. The design thrust of 7 to 10 tons. The cooperate with Ivchenko-Progress SE airplane performance and engine basic engine of that family is being in development of elevation above the runway provide developed based on advanced and АI-222 engine versions. They can for possibility of operation from cutting-edge technologies and will provide a maximum thrust of 2,500

32 International Aerospace & Technology Guide BEST TECHNOLOGIES to 3,000 kgf and with the afterburner At the time being, DIAMOND AI installed — up to 5,000 kgf. is also working on construction of The АI-222K-25 (without afterburn- the DART-450 trainer powered by er) and the АI-322F (with afterburn- the АI-450CР engine. The first official er) engine versions are designed for debut of that aircraft took place in powering L-15AJT subsonic trainers the -2016 and and L-15 LIFT supersonic fighter train- it arose great interest among all the ers produced by Chinese Hongdu specialists. The АI-450С-2 and the Aviation Industrial Corporation (HAIC). АI-450СР-2 engines are designed for At present, the L-15 LIFT aircraft utility airplanes, commuter passen- and the engine are passing flight ger airplanes and trainers, including tests, while L-15AJT aircraft have DART-450 aircraft. L-15

АI-322F

Our representative office in Sharjah ensures a prompt solution of questions regarding cooperation with other companies in the United Arab Emirates. One of the company’s success criteria is participation in international air shows. Motor Sich JSC participates on a regular basis in airshows in the UAE, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, China, Russia, etc.

already started to come into ser- The МS-14 engine is designed copter with the highest load-carrying vice with the Chinese Air Force. At to replace veteran engines on An-2 capacity in the world. the same time we continue work airplanes. Flight tests of the An-2- For example, our company has on АI-450С и АI-450С-2 turboprop 100 airplane powered by the MS-14 produced more than 30 thousand engine versions with a takeoff engine, which were conducted by engines of just ТV3-117/ТV3-117V power of 450 to 495 and 630 to Antonov SE, clearly show that this family and still continues with their 750 h.p., respectively. These engines new engine has provided for sig- further improvement. are designed for utility aircraft and nificant improvement of the airplane To further enhance the helicopter trainers, including aerobatic aircraft performance. performance and efficiency at high (АI-450СР and АI-450СР-2 engine Our company is a world leader in altitudes and temperatures, Motor versions). In 2016, the АI-450С production of engines and helicop- Sich JSC has developed the ТV3- engine has successfully passed ters. It all started in 1947 with pro- 117VМА-SBМ1V engine with total life flight tests on the DA50-JP7 air- duction of the АI-26 piston engine of 12,000 hours and first overhaul life plane produced by DIAMOND AI, for the indigenous series-produced of 5,000 hours. world-famous Austrian company. Mi-1 helicopter. At present, we offer Engine power ratings fit for oper- In 2017, АI-450С engine versions, a wide range of helicopter engines, ation on different helicopter types. such as АI-450СМ and АI-450СD, including the most powerful D-136 The engine automatic control sys- have received Type Certificates. turboshaft engine for the Мi-26 heli- tem (ACS) allows setting one of the

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Design Bureau that is certified by the Ukrainian Aviation Administration and comprises 300 specialists. Motor Sich JSC’s helicopter pro- duction facilities comprise machin- ing and assembly workshops with cutting-edge equipment, the paint shop, the flight test center, and the center for training of aircrews and maintenance personnel. The flight test center features a multi-purpose full-size bench for testing helicopter airframe elements and systems as well as other types of ground testing. Mi-8MSB following take-off power ratings: 2015 that version received the Type At present time, our company is 2,500, 2,400, 2,200 or 2,000 h.p. and Certificate from IAC AR and in 2016 — also engaged in development, manu- maintains it to higher altitudes and the GASU Certificate. facture and overhaul of helicopter ambient temperatures as compared First overhaul life of the ТV3- gearboxes. We have mastered and to current ТVЗ-117V engine versions 117VМА-SBМ1V-02K engine if trans- obtained authorization for overhaul and the VK-2500 engine installed on porting external loads is 3,320 hours of VR-8А and VR-14 main gearbox- Mil and Kamov helicopters. without replacement of engine hot es for Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters. On basis of the ТV3-117VМА- section parts while in service, which Moreover, we also continue with SBМ1V engine Motor Sich JSC has is 4 times greater than that of the development of the VR-17MS main created the ТV3-117VМА-SBМ1V- ТV3-117VМА(VМА Series 02) engine gearbox, which is a VR-14 gearbox 02KS version with the power specifi- hot section. version, for Mi-17 helicopters with cally adjusted for Ka-32 helicopters Nowadays, our company advanc- a takeoff weight increased up to to improve their customer appeal es its helicopter production pro- 14 tons and the VR-442 main gear- and competitiveness. At the end of gram. We have established our own box for the МSB-2 helicopter. These

ТV3-117VМА-SBМ1V 4E

Motor Sich JSC´s and Ivchenko-Progress SE´s specialists have developed the D-436-148FМ engine for the Аn-178 cargo airplane with a load-carrying capacity of 16 to 18 tons intended for replacement of the vintage An-12 cargo airplane. The D-436-148FМ engine is a D-436-148 engine version with a takeoff thrust of 7900 kgf and a maximum contingency thrust of 8790 kgf, which were increased thanks to new and more efficient components.

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At present time, our company is also engaged in development, manufacture and overhaul of helicopter gearboxes. We have mastered and obtained authorization for overhaul of VR-8А and VR-14 main gearboxes for Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters. Moreover, we also continue with development of the VR-17MS main gearbox, which is a VR-14 gearbox version, for Mi-17 helicopters with a takeoff weight increased up to 14 tons and the VR-442 main gearbox for the МSB-2 helicopter. These projects allow performing in-house overhaul of Mi-2, Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters along with re-engining and modernization of onboard systems.

projects allow performing in-house the service ceiling up to 5,000 m. The for avionics. The helicopter comes overhaul of Mi-2, Mi-8 and Mi-17 heli- cockpit instrument panel is fitted with with digital avionics that provides copters along with re-engining and digital engine parameter indicators for day and night flights in VFR and modernization of onboard systems. and provides for possibility of convert- IFR conditions. The form of the fuse- The Mi-8MSB medium lift utility ing it into a fully digital panel. The heli- lage nose and external fuel tanks helicopter with a maximum takeoff copter structure employs new light was developed based on the test weight of 12,500 kg became the first and high-strength composite materi- results in the aerodynamic air tun- implemented project of the helicop- als. Thanks to possibility of installing nel. Excellent design features of that ter program. The helicopter power a wide range of external and internal helicopter make it perfect for passen- plant consists of two ТV3-117VМА- accessories, the helicopter can imple- ger transportation, search and rescue SBМ1V Series 4Е gas-turbine engines ment various missions. We offer this operations and medivac. Besides, the with electrical starting system. The helicopter model in the following ver- MSB-2 helicopter offers the follow- Mi-8MSB helicopter offers the fol- sions: cargo-passenger (rear compart- ing advantages: reduction of the lowing advantages: increase of the ment with a higher level of comfort), fuel consumption per hour by 30%, service ceiling by 62% (7,300 m); search and rescue (with fire extin- increase of the cruise speed by 11%, reduction of the fuel consumption guisher system, if requested), agri- increase of the rear compartment per hour by 14%, which increases the cultural (with spaying system), patrol space by 1m3; increase of the service flying range (1210 km with two addi- (with aerial monitoring instruments); ceiling by 25%; big cockpit windows. tional fuel tanks); increase of engine training (with dual control). Thanks At the time being, Motor Sich JSC total life and TBO, which reduces to a remarkable altitude performance is assembling the first flying proto- their operating costs; engine flat rat- this helicopter comes to be an excel- type of the MSB-2 helicopter and ing in the whole operating range of lent choice for countries with a moun- preparing its airframe for static tests. temperatures and altitudes. tainous terrain. The Mi-2 helicopter A full-scale mockup of that helicopter The Mi-8MSB helicopter has powered by AI-450M-B engines holds has already been demonstrated at already proved to be a better solu- the Supplemental Type Certificate several air shows and exhibitions. tion for aerial operations at high No. ДТВ0106 issued by the Ukrainian Currently, our company is focus- altitudes. An excellent altitude per- State Aviation Administration. ing on expanding the production formance of ТV3-117VМА-SBМ1V One of the platforms developed and marketing, which will make it Series 4Е engines provides for possi- by our company recently is the highly competitive in the aviation bility of operation from airfields at an MSB-2 light utility helicopter, which industry. Motor Sich JSC has always altitude of 4200 m. Our helicopters resembles to some extent the Mi-2 been a reliable partner and ready for are also fitted up with modern navi- helicopter. This model features more cooperation with all interested coun- gation equipment that complies with powerful АI-450М-P engines (465 h.p. tries and companies. EASA and ICAO requirements. each) and a new transmission system, The helicopter program also which ensures a reliable transfer of includes the development and manu- the increased power. The MSB-2 heli- facture of light helicopters. The Mi-2 copter offers the following advan- helicopter powered by AI-450M-B tages: spacious rear compartment; engines with a takeoff power of 430 advanced fuel measuring system; h.p. and РДЦ-450 digital governors external fuel tanks; rear compart- Motor Sich JSC came to be the first certified light heli- ment doors with automatic drive; 15, Motorostroiteley Av. copter. This helicopter offers the fol- “”; air conditioning sys- Zaporozhye 69068, Ukraine lowing advantages: reduction of the tem; perfect aerodynamic form. Tel.: (+38061) 720-48-14 fuel consumption per hour by 30%, The MSB-2 helicopter features Fax: (+38061) 720-50-05 increase of the flying range with addi- a fuselage nose from composite E-mail: [email protected] tional fuel tanks by 40%, increase of materials and offers more space http:\\www.motorsich.com

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VISION OF SUPERSONIC FLIGHT As part of ‘The Future of Travel,’ the world’s fastest passenger aircraft will transform travel to, from, and through the Middle East Boom Supersonic (Boom) was founded with the purpose of removing barriers to experiencing the planet. To realize this vision, Boom is building a Mach-2.2 airliner – the fastest civil aircraft ever made–capable of operating economically at current subsonic business-class fares. Boom’s airliner will fly 2.6 times faster than today’s commercial aircraft.

arlier this year, Boom of Travel;’ supersonic flight is the RRE, Lightbank, Y Combinator, and debuted its supersonic biggest leap forward since the jet, Caffeinated Capital, as well as angel passenger airliner, slated removing time barriers and allow- investors including Sam Altman, E to enter service in 2023, ing passengers to make business Paul Graham, and Greg McAdoo. to audiences in the and leisure trips to destinations that For more information, please visit Middle East. Boom’s mission com- otherwise would have been too far. boomsupersonic.com. /RA&MG/ plements the United Arab Emirates’ We’re excited to be here sharing our strategy of embracing new and progress toward a faster future.” innovative transportation solutions – On Boom’s supersonic air- and the UAE is ideally positioned to liner, a trip from Dubai to Sydney become a supersonic hub connect- shrinks from 15 hours to just over ing Europe, Asia, and Oceania. 8, enabling a weekend holiday in In June, Boom participated in Australia. Passengers traveling to the , announcing 76 London save 5 hours round-trip, orders for its airliner. At the same enabling a day trip from Dubai to time, the manufacturer unveiled the London. newest design of its XB-1 super- Boom Supersonic is a Denver- Motor Sich JSC sonic demonstrator aircraft, which is based company dedicated to 15, Motorostroiteley Av. slated to fly in late 2018. removing the barriers to experienc- Zaporozhye 69068, Ukraine “The Gulf is home to the world’s ing the planet, starting by build- Tel.: (+38061) 720-48-14 most elevated airline experiences,” ing a Mach-2.2 airliner economical Fax: (+38061) 720-50-05 said Blake Scholl, Boom’s founder enough to operate with business- E-mail: [email protected] and chief executive officer. “This class fares. Boom is backed by ven- http:\\www.motorsich.com year’s theme in Dubai is ‘The Future ture capital firms including 8VC,

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UAC, RUSSIA High prospects in the civil and military segments

The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) participates in the The Dubai Airshow 2017 as the major Russian aircraft manufacturers. This Corporation unites more than 80 per cent of design and production assets of Russian aircraft industry. She also manages all key and most promising programs of development of the industry. UAC, which under one company represents the most well-known Russian aviation brands such as Sukhoi, MiG, Tupolev, and others, is today one of the world’s biggest manufacturers and suppliers of aircraft.

hanks to the success of presence UAC was given a military- personnel to maintain and repair its products UAC is one dedicated foreign trade license to UAC products. Besides, the license of the world’s leading be implemented on a direct basis. authorizes UAC to establish joint ven- T aircraft manufacturers. The military-dedicated foreign trade tures abroad which can maintain and UAC’s revenues have license has been issued by Federal repair aircraft. been lately growing on average more Service for Military and Technical The license enables UAC to pro- than 30% per year. Sukhoi Superjet cooperation. This will help UAC ceed to coordinated efforts in this 100 civil airliners, Su-30 and MiG-29 improve maintenance and repairs area, develop a single enterprise fighters, Yak-130 operational trainers of equipment previously delivered after-sale service system based on are among the most popular aircraft abroad, which includes every Su, MiG, current experience and ensure the exported by UAC. The document Il, Yak and Tu airplanes. most efficient activities at markets received by UAC is to much more Alongside with the right for with several brands available. simplify foreign market procedures, direct maintenance and repairs of The new capabilities confirm which is good news for present-day the equipment previously delivered there is a steadily growing demand and future UAC’s partners worldwide. abroad, the document also speci- for UAC aircraft. Moreover, opera- Moreover, in December 2016 as fies UAC’s capabilities to update tional reliability and relatively low part of an effort to expand foreign such equipment and train foreign prices become increasingly signifi-

38 International Aerospace & Technology Guide GLOBAL AVIATION cant. In this regard there is a reason- able increase of export of Russian aircraft having better reliability, up- to-dateness and well-balanced prices both for airplanes and further main- tenance. According to experts, it is Russian aircraft which in terms of life-cycle cost appear today as the most attrac- tive in international markets. UAC products include many air- craft which are proven international bestsellers. Thus, Su fighters export- ed by Russia number in the hundreds making these fighters come second and first worldwide. In 2011-2014s Su planes were the first in amount: in four years customers have received convenience, significant economic cedures and technologies by lead- 139 aircraft, while Lockheed Martin advantages for airlines, proper envi- ing manufacturers such as French delivered only 89 and Boeing deliv- ronmental specifications. Snecma (engines) and Thales (avi- ered 60 planes. The key advantage of Sukhoi onics), US Goodrich (wheels) and UAC places big stakes on supply- Superjet 100 is lower operational Honeywell (APU). The interior has ing fighter planes given that many costs as compared to its 100-seat been designed by Italian office countries plan to have their aircraft competitors. Operational costs are Pininfarina. In February 2012 the fleets upgraded. Among the most minimized due to higher fuel effi- aircraft was certified by European world popular planes is Yak-130 ciency and lower take-off weight. Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). operational trainer which has been According to the aircraft operation According to UAC President Yuri already delivered and being deliv- study, its ownership cost is averagely Slyusar the Corporation has stable ered to many countries. This is a top- 15-20% lower than the other similar rate of mass production of Sukhoi class aircraft. It can be upgraded as a class aircraft. The highly competitive Superjet 100. There are plans that light fighter or close support plane lease rate supported by a state guar- every year more than 30 such air- which is highly demanded by Indian antee of depreciation value is also craft shall be delivered to customers. Air Force. worth being taken into account. Today about one hundred SSJ100s However, Russian aviation export SSJ100 capable of carrying 98 are being operated including those is notable not only for military aircraft. passengers is the first in its class in other world regions, from South In recent years rather good results aircraft featuring five-across seating, America to Southeast Asia. have been shown by civil segment with big 32 inch distance between Currently with available manu- for which UAC has been making big seats. Thanks to a combination of facturing capacities UAC enterprises plans. Among Russian civil aircraft wider seats and higher cabin (over are capable of producing up to sixty the regional 2 meters) SSJ100 has more cabin Sukhoi Superjet 100 per year. The aircraft of a new generation is the space and bigger stowage bin Russian aircraft sparkles profound most popular at foreign markets. capacity than such of competitors. interest in Southeast Asia and Latin The aircraft combines new aircraft The airplane has been built with America. Experts confirm that in the engineering technologies, passenger the use of the latest design pro- context of 70-100-seaters this aircraft is becoming the most attractive for many international airlines. When interviewed Yuri Slyusar says UAC is intended to focus on further devel- opment of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft family to offer customers a range of regional planes. It is worth noting that today a version of the SSJ100s is also available. Following the results a number of measures, including auxil- iary fuel tanks installation and other engineering solutions the range of the business version of the SSJ100 is increased to about 8,000 km-long

nonstop flight. /RA&MG/

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AIRPLANE FOR TOMORROW MC-21 and aviation components for it

On 17 October 2017 a flight from the test airfield of the Irkutsk Aviation Plant to Zhukovsky Airport (owned by the Rostec Corporation) was performed by test aircraft MC-21-300 in order to continue the flight-testing program. The aircraft covered 4500 kilometres in a non-stop flight that lasted 6 hours. It was performed at an altitude of 10000 meters. A large number of the aircraft’s systems were manufactured and installed by the Rostec State Corporation.

he flight was performed in a routine mode. All the systems were operating ‘T smoothly’, reported com- mander Oleg Kononenko, who holds the honorary title of the Hero of Russia, on completing the flight. On November 2, 2017, the MC-21- 300 test aircraft performed the first flight from the airfield of Flight Research Institute n.a. M.M. Gromov (Zhukovsky city, Moscow region). The flight lasted more than three hours. The characteristics of stability and controllability were assessed at the altitudes varying from 6,000 to 12,000 meters. All aircraft systems operated normally.

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For the first time in the history of Russian aircraft- building the airliner is offered to customers with two types of engines: the PW1400G model made by US company Pratte & Whitney and the PD-14 made by the United Engine-Building Corporation (which is part of the Rostec State Corporation). The new generation engines use less fuel, they have lower noise levels and reduced harmful substances emission characteristics. The MS-21 aircraft meets advanced environmental protection requirements.

its analogues. The aircraft's wing two types of engines: the PW1400G is made of specially developed poly- model made by US company mer composite materials, which is Pratte & Whitney and the PD-14 the first solution of such kind used made by the United Engine-Building for narrow-body aircraft with a pas- Corporation (which is part of the senger capacity of over 130 people. Rostec State Corporation). The new The share of composites in the air- generation engines use less fuel, they craft's design is over 30%, which have lower noise levels and reduced is unique for this class of airliners. harmful substances emission char- It is estimated that direct operat- acteristics. The MS-21 aircraft meets ing costs associated with using the advanced environmental protection MC-21 aircraft will be reduced by requirements. 12-15% compared to its analogues,’ To ensure maximum comfort for Flight tests of MC-21-300 aircraft said Anatoly Serdyukov, Industrial passengers, the MS-21 aircraft has are ongoing at the basis of Flight Test Director of Aviation Cluster of the been designed to have the largest and Development Facility of Yakovlev Rostec Corporation. body diameter among other nar- Design Bureau, the affiliate of Irkut For the first time in the history row-body aircraft of this class. This Corporation (the UAC member). of Russian aircraft-building the air- solution ensures that passengers are Earlier, on October 17, 2017, the liner is offered to customers with not prevented from moving up and new Russian MC-21-300 airliner per- formed a non-stop flight from the “Irkutsk-2” airfield to the airfield of Flight Research Institute n.a. M.M. Gromov, upon completion of test flights at Irkutsk Aviation Plant, the affiliate of Irkut Corporation. Specifically for basing MC-21 aircraft, the new hangar with the up-to-date complex for collection, processing, and storage of infor- mation obtained during flight and ground tests, had been built in Flight Test and Development Facility of Yakovlev Design Bureau. МС-21-300 is a new generation passenger aircraft intended for the most massive segment of the air pas- senger market. The aircraft can carry between 163 and 211 passengers depending on the seating arrange- ments. ‘In terms of its flying and technical characteristics as well as efficiency, the MC-21 aircraft is superior to all

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requirements for comfort levels and An innovative ergonomic cabin was developed for the economic efficiency of the aircraft pilots of MC-21 with the participation of the Rostec State have necessitated the implementa- tion of technical solutions in the field Corporation. The high requirements for comfort levels of aerodynamics, engine-building and economic efficiency of the aircraft have necessitated and aircraft systems. Rostec's enterprises also make the implementation of technical solutions in the field of composite aviation components for aerodynamics, engine-building and aircraft systems. the tail unit. It is the technologies of down the aisle if there is a food trol- sengers and an improved micro ley in their way and allows airlines to climate are maintained inside the reduce passenger turnaround time aircraft. at airports. There is more natural The initial portfolio of firm orders light in the passenger cabin thanks for 175 aircraft MC-21 ensures that to its large windows. Air pressure production facilities will be operat- levels that are comfortable for pas- ing at full capacity in the next few years. Advance payment has been received for firm orders. The main systems of MC-21 aircraft were manufactured and installed by Russian companies. As part of the implementation of the MC-21 program think tanks were cre- ated in Russia aimed at developing and making products from compos- ite materials. To introduce new tech- nologies, a wide-ranging upgrade of the production facilities of the Irkutsk Aviation Plant was carried out, a subsidiary of Irkut Corporation PJSC, and of a number of aircraft-building companies and related branches of industry. An innovative ergonomic cabin was developed for the pilots of MC-21 with the participation of the Rostec State Corporation. The high

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To ensure maximum comfort for passengers, the MS-21 aircraft has been designed to have the largest body diameter among other narrow-body aircraft of this class. This solution ensures that passengers are not prevented from moving up and down the aisle if there is a food trolley in their way and allows airlines to reduce passenger turnaround time at airports. There is more natural light in the passenger cabin thanks to its large windows. Air pressure levels that are comfortable for passengers and an improved micro climate are maintained inside the aircraft. making finbox components and sta- a year between 2015 and 2025. biliser made of polymer composite Moreover, the strategy envisages a materials that will give the airliner its 75 % increase in the market share competitive edge. They are distin- of the cluster's enterprises in RF's guished by a high level of process aircraft-building (in such sectors as automation. The weight of compos- engine, helicopter and equipment ite parts in the aircraft's design will be building as well as avionics) and between 30 % and 40 %. In addition, an increase of the market share in the facilities of the State Corporation global aircraft-building in the rel- meet the MC-21 program require- evant sectors by a factor of 1.5 up ments for titan by 100 %, they supply to 5 % by 2025. components (chassis), avionics and These levels will be achieved aviation . partly as a result of the develop- In 2016 the Rostec State ment of after sales competencies. Corporation presented its aviation Military and transport aircraft ser- cluster strategy. Its key objective vice centres will be opened in the is increasing the revenue of the RF, in Asia, Latin America and Africa. cluster's holdings and organisa- Servicing the MC-21 will become a tions at the average rate of 11.9% special area. /RA&MG/

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Sergey Kulik SECURE RESCUE AT ANY HEIGHT Unique autonomous rescue parachuting back-pack system for emergency escape

The innovative Russian private Space Rescue Systems Ltd. (SRS Ltd.) company (www.cosmic-rs. com) proposes a unique and unrivalled emergency rescue vehicle SPARS® — an Autonomous Rescue Pneumo Transformable Chute Back-pack System — a validated forefront rescue solution for guaranteed secure individual emergency escape from nearly any high elevation structure (skyscrapers, offshore platforms etc.). The SPARS® project is resulted in a creation of a brand new pneumo-framed aerodynamic devices technology. There is no doubt in the near future this solution is going to be a must-have in skyscrapers construction all over the world

he SRS Ltd. proposes a usually perished. On the other side op the project from conceptual pro- SPARS® high rise escape homeland security analytics says that posal stage to releasing operating technology that has a in average an every skyscraper in the prototypes unparalleled anywhere in T global nature. It is uncov- world is expected to be subjected to the world. ered market niche with an a fire case (terroristic attack or other The SPARS® escape technology is obvious but unrealized human require- emergency) once in every 47 years. based on a synergy of sophisticat- ment to be and to feel safe while living So the SRS Ltd. has decided to ed aerospace technologies such as or working in high elevation buildings. resolve the problem in finding an Air-Aspirator Rapid Inflation; Elastic In case of emergency than traditional alternative to traditional evacuation Pneumo-Frame Catapult Ejection; evacuation is impossible or ineffective methods technical solution. It takes Air-Drag Deceleration; Air-Bag Shock those people all over the world have about eight years of R&D to resolve Absorbing and others. Such technol- practically no means of urgent secure the task. Finally it is resulted in cre- ogies were invented for space probes rescue from the height and need an ation a brand new escape technology deceleration during descent in atmo- alternative solution. — an Autonomous Rescue Pneumo spheres of Solar system planets and Actually the technical reviews Transformable Chute Back-pack its landings on surfaces. shows that at present there are prac- Solution for secure personal rescue The SPARS® device provides a tically no means for secure alterna- from high-elevation structure in case secure individual escape of untrained tive escape starting from 60÷80 m of emergency than traditional evacu- person or valuables cargos with height and higher available on the ation methods are impossible. weights 45÷120 kg. from about any market. But according to the said The SRS. Ltd company in outsourc- of existing high-rise (50÷1000m) firefighter’s statistics about 3÷5% of ing cooperation with 18 leading facilities (skyscrapers; towers; off- people being caught in alarm situa- Russian and foreign aerospace com- shore platforms etc.) with guaran- tion on the high-rise building used to panies has fulfilled full-scale research teed safe landing on any underlying try escaping from the windows and and development activities to devel- surface in urban terrain or water in

44 International Aerospace & Technology Guide WORLD EXCLUSIVE case of emergencies than traditional absorbing systems entered into force The SPARS® General Specifications evacuation methods are impossible. in 2013. The SPARS® solution meets the To have certification tests per- Russian Ministry of Emergency formed a special Hybrid-III (USA) 1. Total Assembly Weight — 25 kg Situations (EMERCOM) requirements crush test dummy-based anthropo- 2. Rescue Payload Weight — 45÷120 kg for high-rise emergency escape morphous (bionic-like) instrumenta- 3. Descent Elevations — 5÷1000 m apparatus (GOST R 22.9.08–2005; tion station has been developed and GOST R 12.4.206–99) and provides created by the SRS Ltd., which has no 4. Landing Velocity — 5÷7 m/s for the following unique capabilities, equals in Russia. 5. Landing Angle — < 30° never implemented before: A full cycle of comprehensive calcu- 1. Alternative of emergency escape lations and testing to validate design 6. Footboard Barrier Elevation — 1.5 m (so-called ‘last resort rescue’) properties and performance has been 7. Descent Time — 3÷150 s 2. Emergency evacuation of an performed. Up to now the SPARS® 8. Ready-to-use Time — 45÷60 s untrained person having weight device technical operational reliability is of 45÷120 kg, from heights of 98.7% but further testing is under way. 9. Launch Initialization Time — 15÷20 s 50÷1,000 m; New SPARS® escape solution pro- 10. Inflating Gas — Air; 3. Ready-for-use in 45÷60 sec; vides the following advantages: 11. General Dimensions: 4. Self-sustained operation and 1. Alternative (a 'last resort') escape a. Aassembled — 900х450х300 mm independently selected escape mean for ordinary person in case b. In Descent mode — 6,500х2,700mm route; of emergency in the high-rise (without conopy) 5. User-friendly operation for structure; untrained persons and fully auto- 2. Secure rescue of untrained per- Actual Landing Impact Loads: mated rescue procedure right sonnel (18÷70 years old) from from start; high elevations from 5 till 1000m Acceleration directions: 6. Personal protection against exter- (no practical means available ‘chest-to-back’ — up to 8÷10 g nal hazards during evacuation; starting from 50 m height); ‘side-to-side’ , ‘head-to-pelvis’ — up to ± 6 g 7. Appropriate weight of a back- 3. Off-line capability of the system pack-type carried device; provides mobility that helps to Acceleration Exposition Time — less than 0.5 s 8. Secure injury-free landing on any find optimal self-escape way of Acceleration Growth Velocity — less than 500 1/s underlying surface. out from emergency situation; User’s age — 18÷70 years 4. Smooth automated ejection from The SPARS® unit for individual the emergency object after manu- use had required a special certifi- al initialization of the system; 7. Safe landing on any underlying cate basis. In this regard the National 5. Guaranteed deploy of the canopy surface in urban terrain; Standard (GOST) 4240-001-2012 with 3÷5 m loss of height irrespec- 8. Reusable and does not sink. specifying medical and technical tive of air flow speed pressure; requirements for injury-free opera- 6. Protection from dangerous exter- In packed and assembly complete tion by untrained persons rescued nal factors (fire, hits, smoke) dur- mode the SPARS® system weights by means of new type SPARS® shock- ing descent; 25 kg with back-pack dimensions

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850x450x350mm and has easy — to- 95% potential SPARS® manufacturers. essary intellectually property rights use suspension system. 13 Patents of the US, China, Japan, protected. The SPARS® has its Technical Data Canada, South Korea, Singapore, An accurate assessment of the Sheet (TU 801130–5047075064–01– the Ukraine, Indonesia, Malasia and terms, timeframes and investments 10) and working design documents Australia have been already received. required for the SPARS® industrializa- issued. Under the SRS Ltd require- Three Russian EMERCOM tion it is foreseen that a Partner from ments Russian gas-filling systems Certificates of Conformity were the region where product itself (or (GFS) manufacturing company has received for the SPARS®. ‘Aerospace its production) could be demanded mastered Autonomous Two-Stage medicine and military ergonomics’ (Middle East, China, US, Europe, Asia- GFS for SPARS® (TU 8042–017– R&D Institute of the Russian Air Force Pacific etc.) could formulate and pro- 45307693–2013). has granted an official approval for vide the SRS Ltd. Company with the The SRS Ltd. Intellectual Property the SPARS® physical adaptability. regional authority technical require- Rights on SPARS® and its ‘know-hows’ The SRS Ltd. company now is look- ments to upgrade the product speci- have been completely protected ing for cooperation with a strategic fications and also could determine within Russia (9 Patens, 3 Trade Partner and/or investor in order to the necessary level of licensing. Marks) and abroad under PCT (Patent industrialize the brand new SPARS® At the same time in order to Cooperation Treaty) procedures 2 product; to make it commercial; to reduce production costs it is desir- ‘umbrella’ requests for SPARS® have prepare and set up its production able to find and select a local manu- entered national level in 15 countries and to enter with it into a global facturer taking into account its tech- and covered 78% skyscrapers and commercial market having all nec- nical capabilities and possibility to use appropriate production process technologies. There are following innovations Upon receiving necessary infor- in the proposed SPARS® technology: mation from a Partner the SRS Ltd. Company could finalize the design 1. A brand new free parachuting technology (means and escape method) was created for emergency escape documentation, to fabricate a proto- from heights higher than 50 m where practical methods for safe evacuation of a person are not available type with specifications meeting local on the market. needs and to determine expected 2. Sinergy solution based on specially designed and produced from film-laminated fabric a rapid inflatable investments and timeframes neces- air-beam single volume frame structure for: sary to prepare and to run mass pro- – Elastic catapult ejection of a human from a window of an emergency object; duction of the product in the region. – Forced deploy of the canopy with only 3÷5 m loss of height and irrespective of air flow speed pressure for Shares and Conditions in the busi- deployment (usual parachute requires of 25÷100 m free fall and/or 250÷350 km/h speed of airplane to be ness organization is a matter of further deployed); negotiations. The SRS Ltd. Company – Guaranteed safe landing with 5÷6 m/s vertical velocity on any underlying surface in urban terrain using would be ready to demonstrate its integrated air-frame shock absorbing pneumo dumper. good willing approach and to meet a 3. Fully automatic mode of usage (after manual initialisation of the apparatus) and all the descend envelope accelerations bearable for an ordinary person make the escape solution available for use by untrained Partner in negotiations halfway with people from 18 till 70 years old; necessary flexibility in some critical 4. New type of light weight air-proof film coated fabric for air-beam inflatable frame structure was created. questions aiming to achieve mutually beneficial cooperation. The Special National Standard (GOST) for shock acceleration limits for untrained human using new type of Such forms of cooperation as Joint lodgment Rescue Parachuting Systems was issued. Venture, Technical, Manufacturing or The Crash test dummy Hybrid-III 50% percentile was instrumented, calibrated with the help of centrifuge, certified and used as anthropomorphic instrument for human acceleration checking during field tests and validation of the License Agreements are feasible. Autonomous Pneumo Transformable Escape Chute. For a strategic industrial Partner sought who would be interested to

46 International Aerospace & Technology Guide WORLD EXCLUSIVE run mass production of the SPARS® in the region and enter an empty mar- ket with protected rights it would be necessary to have production tech- nology experience in the fields of: – thin coated/laminated fabric manufacturing; – assembly from these fabrics a complex air-beam-frame air-proof inflatable structures; – parachute canopy manufacturing; – air-aspirator gas filling manufac- turing; – plastics (carbon) manufacturing and forming – human field (air-borne) tests plas- tic forming and others.

A Partner sought may be expected to undertake part of those activities or provide financing for already SRS Ltd. Company existing outsourcing manufacturing solution in Russia on a mutually beneficial basis. As for the SPARS® solution opera- tion such a potential entity sought (hotels, profitable houses; sky- scraper’s management company; offshore platform management; air- borne attractions & entertainment companies etc.) should only require a free window exit sized 1000x500 mm at the appropriate height to use Autonomous Pneumo Transformable Escape Chute and propose to its cli- ents an additional exceptional secure service with limited warranty. General market estimations shows there are over 7,303 finished and 2,500 under construction skyscrap- ers worldwide with the heights of 100÷828m, over 100,000 buildings having height of 50÷100m and more 1 2 3 than 800 offshore platforms. Taking that analysis into account the SPARS® may have potential market capacity of up to $700-850 million annually. Furthermore, the SPARS® esti- mated potential market capacity is worth over $3.5 billion in commer- cial sector alone. The Governments market is bigger but for accepting that new technology implementa- tion it may require some updates of the appropriate local norms and 4 5 6 regulations. /RA&MG/

SRS Ltd. (OOO 'KCC') The Russian Federation, 141400 E-mail: [email protected] 25A Leningradskoe HWY t.+7(495) 617-1731 www.cosmic-rs.com Khimky, Moscow Region, f.+7(495) 617-1732

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