History:

A tabletop model of the Mi-38 was first revealed at the 1989 Paris airshow. It is a medium transport helicopter in the 15-metric-ton class with room for up to 30 passengers. The production of the Mi-38 is managed by Euromil, the first ever international cooperation program between Europe and Russia. Euromil is a jointly held enterprise established in 1994 and equally split among Mil, Kazan and Eurocopter. Mil handles the general design and flight testing; Kazan is responsible for manufacture; and Eurocopter is in charge of cockpit design, avionics and customized versions. Series production of the Mi-38 started in 2005. It is powered by two Klimov VK3000s (TV7-117Vs) turboshaft engines. Maximum takeoff weight for the Mi-38 has been set at 14,500 kg and internal payload at 5,000 kg.