On the RTS-Tender electronic platform, 11 multi-purpose "Ansat" helicopters have been put up for sale. The total starting value of the lots exceeds 1.3 billion rubles.
It is worth noting that each helicopter is being sold as a separate lot. The starting price ranges from 96.8 million to 148.9 million rubles per aircraft. The auction has been scheduled for April 8, 2026.
All the helicopters put up for sale were built in 2017–2019. Their flight time ranges from 1,500 to 2,500 hours, which is generally moderate use for equipment of this class. Which specific operator or organization previously operated these aircraft is not specified.
The helicopter is equipped with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207K gas turbine engines. The aircraft has a modular design — it can be quickly reconfigured from a passenger version to a cargo version and back.
One of the features of the "Ansat" is its twin tail assembly, which improves stability and controllability. The helicopter is designed to carry up to 7–9 passengers and was widely used in Russia's regional aviation.
Certification of the import-substituted "Ansat" helicopter is expected in 2026, as noted by Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov.
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