The aviation unit of the Northern Fleet has been reinforced with two new Mi-8MTV-5M helicopters equipped with a jamming system. These combat vehicles are designed for fire support, troop and cargo transport, and search and rescue missions.
The helicopter crews flew from Tatarstan, covering more than 2,500 km with refueling stops in the Ivanovo, Arkhangelsk, and Murmansk regions.
The Northern Fleet noted that the Mi-8MTV-5M is equipped with the latest passive jamming system, which provides protection for the aircraft against missile strikes.
During the redeployment from the helicopter plant, the equipment performed excellently. The new autopilot system greatly facilitates piloting, including at night. Thanks to the powerful power plants, startup has been simplified. It is possible to warm up the cabin and equipment immediately without starting the engines — this is especially important for us in the north.
The Rostec State Corporation noted that the Mi-8MTV-5M is capable of performing night flights in a group using night vision goggles, and the navigation and weather monitoring systems are integrated into a single information field.
The modern communication system is unified with all helicopters supplied to the Russian Ministry of Defense and provides the function of data exchange between combat vehicles.
