Kazan Ansat 2RT
The Kazan Ansat is a light twin-engine helicopter developed in Russia with a distinctive early fly-by-wire control system. The original digital system proved difficult to certify for civilian operations, so later variants used conventional mechanical controls. Ansats have since been used for training, medical evacuation, and utility roles, with modular cabins that can be changed quickly. The catalogue’s Ansat 2RT designation refers to the twin-turbine family rather than a mass-produced Western-style civilian type.
Did you know?
The Ansat's original fly-by-wire controls proved too hard to certify for civilian use, so later variants switched to conventional mechanical controls.
Specifications
| Length | 13.5 m (44 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 3.5 m (11 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 11.4 m (37 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 7 |
| Persons on board | 6 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 3.5 t |
| Range | 340 NM (630 km) |
| Maximum speed | 155 kt (287 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 18,500 ft (5,639 m) |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207K |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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