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Ansat

Light utility helicopterFielded 2013Pending verification

Also known as: Kazan Ansat

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Ansat
Photo: Doomych · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeLight utility helicopter
Alternative designationsKazan Ansat
Date of introduction2013
ProliferationAt least 5 countries
ManufacturerKazan HelicoptersMed[1]
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Height3.56 m12 ftMed[1]
Max takeoff weight3,600 kg7,937 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW-207KMed[1]
Thrust / power470 kW (630 shp) eachMed[1]
Speed275 km/h171 mph · 148 ktMed[1]
Cruise speed220 km/hMed[1]
Range515 km320 mi · 278 nmiMed[1]
Service ceiling4,800 m15,748 ftMed[1]
Rate of climb13 m/secMed[1]
EndurancePassenger/Transport: 2.44 hrs; Emergency Rescue: 1.80 hrs; Patrol: 2.90 hrsMed[1]
Armament and payload
Main Weapon SystemOptional external rocket and machine gun pods.Med[1]
Fire control
Navigation RadarProvision in nosecone.Med[1]
AvionicsAvionika FBW controls comprise quadruples electronic system and duplex hydraulic system. Automatic flight control is standard on all piloting functions and optional on navigation…Med[1]
Variants
AnsatBasic version, 2 prototypes built.[1]
Ansat-MModernised Ansat with reduced empty weight and increased fuel. Series production planned from 2022.[1]
Ansat-NTProposed further modified next-generation version, powered by two VK-800V or 520 kW (700 shp) Klimov VK-650V turboshaft engines and with new four- or five-bladed main rotor.[1]
Ansat-OFlying laboratory for testing of avionic equipment for naval helicopters.[1]
Ansat-USpecial military-training version with three-wheel chassis and double-winged cargo doors.[1]
Ansat-UMMilitary medevac for 4 stretchers.[1]
Ansat-1KVersion certified only for cargo transport.[1]
Ansat-1MVersion with hydro-mechanical control system KSU-A instead of the fly-by-wire control system.[1]
Summary

The Ansat Russian Light Utility Helicopter is a Russian light, multipurpose helicopter manufactured by Kazan Helicopters. The Ansat is of classic construction.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
Bosnia and HerzegovinaChinaEritreaMexicoRussia
Sources
  1. Ansat Russian Light Utility Helicopter, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (Public domain)