A real joke for Putin. Lisbon sends Russian helicopters thereUkraine. A move that is driving Russia insane. With Moscow he asks that Portugal not to transfer the Kremlin aircraft Ka-32A11VS to Kyiv. In particular, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation announced at the last conference that Antonio Costa’s government, in violation of the obligation assumed when purchasing the equipment, decided to transfer six Russian fire-fighting helicopters to Ukraine. there Russia declares that Lisbon has no right to transfer Russian-made helicopters to anyone without consent.
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The statement of the Russian Foreign Ministry
The Russian Foreign Ministry reiterated that Moscow had not approved the transfer, especially as Lisbon does not transfer Russian helicopters for firefighting purposes. Russia is therefore urging Lisbon to “refrain from steps that could completely discredit Portugal as a negotiating partner” and erase the sides of a “mutually beneficial and respectful” cooperation.
The transfer
Portugal had previously announced that it would transfer six Ка-32А11VS transport helicopters to Ukraine. One of the helicopters broke down as a result of the accident, so Kyiv should fix it. In 2007, Portugal acquired six Ка-32 1997 helicopters under the designation “A11VS”.
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The technical specifications of the helicopters
The Ka-32A11VS is designed for special search and rescue operations, firefighting operations, evacuation of the sick and injured. Helicopters of this type are also widely used for assembly work at great heights, Transport of goods to external suspension and deforestation. The coaxial rotors of the Ka-32A11VS transport system have a number of serious advantages in terms of stabilization and maneuverability of the helicopter, which allows you to perform complex assembly operations.
Portugal is sending six of its Russian-built Ka-32A11VS firefighting helicopters to Ukraine, with one in need of repairs
Portuguese Defense Minister Helena Carreiras said her country could no longer operate or repair them due to the sanctions imposed on Russia. https://t.co/zDjtdlSz5x pic.twitter.com/ojJHkfd4Gi
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More than 140 of these aircraft were built in Russia and about half are used abroad. The Ka-32A11VS is certified in the countries of the European Union, as well as Chile, Mexico, South Korea, Canada, Australia and other countries. Ka-32 helicopters of various modifications are successfully operating in Spain, Portugal, Colombia, Switzerland, Japan, China, Brazil and Taiwan.
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