THEY WILL DEFEND THE SERBIAN SKY: These are the FIGHTING MACHINES Serbia is buying from the Russians! (PHOTO) (VIDEO)

The Army of Serbia will soon be getting at least two new Mi-171 helicopters, and this "amplification" of the Serbian armed forces was announced by the Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic during the Easter holidays at the Batajnica airport!

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This procurement will undoubtedly breathe life into the ailing military aviation, and the entire job should cost Serbia at least 20 million!

However, two helicopters will be sufficient enough to cover the basic needs of the Serbian Army, which, in its document foresaw an urgent purchase of these four aircrafts (two for search and rescue, and two for air transport).

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FEATURES of the Mi-171:

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* The Mi-171 is manufactured by the Russian company called Mil.

* The price of the new aircraft is approximately 10 million euros (depending on the equipment the price varies).

* An hour of flight with this helicopter costs about 7,000 euros.

* This aircraft is used for combat, transport and rescue tasks.

Foto: Wikimedia/Tech. Sgt. Randy Redman

* The Mi-171 is used by more than 50 countries in the world.

* It is able to develop top speeds of 250 kilometers per hour.

Foto: Wikimedia/Culo-sija

The maximum height is achieved at 6,000 meters.

* Maximum range is 950 kilometers.

(Telegraf.co.uk)