Iran to purchase 60 Russian light helicopters

The Russian Helicopters holding is in talks with Iran on the deliveries of Ansat and Ka-226T light helicopters for Iran`s health ministry, the company’s press service said on August 23.

“Russian Helicopters issue is in talks to supply Ansat and Ka-226T light helicopters in the interest of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education of Iran. According to our estimates, Iran’s need for light Russian helicopters is in the order of 60 vehicles,” Deputy CEO Alexander Shcherbinin said.

Shcherbinin said the helicopters were designed for air medical services and added that talks are underway to provide assembly services in addition to supplies, Sputnik reports.