Myanmar Air Force inducts three Mi-38T helicopters and two Chinese Y-8F-200W transport aircraft
The Myanmar Air Force has become the first foreign operator of the Russian Mi-38T helicopter, following an official delivery ceremony held on November 7 in the capital, Naypyidaw. The event marked the induction of three Mi-38T aircraft, along with two Chinese Shaanxi Y-8F-200W transport planes.
Rosoboronexport described the delivery as a significant milestone for the Russian helicopter industry, representing the first export of this model. The contract, valued at approximately €59.7 million, includes three Mi-38T units, one of which is configured for VIP transport.
Manufactured by the Kazan Helicopter Plant, the Mi-38T is a medium-lift transport helicopter capable of carrying up to 40 passengers or 5 tons of external cargo. Its improved performance at high altitudes and in unprepared terrain is expected to significantly enhance the operational mobility of Myanmar’s armed forces, gradually replacing the veteran Mi-17 fleet.
Myanmar already has extensive experience with Russian aircraft, operating models such as the Su-30SME, Yak-130, Mi-17, and Mi-35. This familiarity is expected to facilitate the technical and operational integration of the new Mi-38T into the country’s fleet.
The Mi-38T helicopter represents a technological advancement in Russian aviation, featuring modern navigation systems, powerful engines, and a structure optimized for flights under adverse weather conditions.
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Source and images: Rosoboronexport | mdsi-myanmar.org. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
