Peru receives first deliveries of latest Mi-171Sh helicopters

Dec. 2, 2014 by Dominic Perry - FG

Russian Helicopters has handed over the first batch of four Mil Mi-171Sh transport utility rotorcraft to Peru for use by its army.

Part of a 24-unit order placed by the Latin American nation in December 2013, the helicopters were handed over a month ahead of schedule, the airframer says.

A further four helicopters will be delivered this year, with the remainder following in 2015.