Kyrgyz rescuers received humanitarian aid on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the government. The head of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, Alexander Kurenkov, handed over a new Mi-8MTV-1 firefighting helicopter to the Kyrgyz Ministry of Emergency Situations.
According to the press service of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, the helicopter was manufactured in Kazan «taking into account the needs of the Kyrgyz side». The Mi-8MTV-1 is versatile for rescuers: it is suitable for extinguishing fires, conducting search and rescue operations in hard-to-reach areas, medical evacuation of victims and other emergency needs. It can accommodate more than 20 passengers or 12 stretchers with attendants.
This medium-class helicopter is capable of lifting 4 tons of cargo in the helicopter cabin and on an external sling and developing speeds up to 250 km/h. Another distinctive feature is the VSU-5A water drain device. It allows you to collect and drop up to 5 tons of water on fire spots.