Helicopter МИ-8 МТВ1, RA-*****

The Mi-8 MTV1, manufactured in 1990, has accumulated 3,400 flight hours and 2,500 cycles, with an average annual flight time of approximately 90 hours, significantly below the market average of 350–450 hours. The average flight length is 1.4 hours, typical of short business flights. The cabin seats 20. There is no flight attendant or hot meals, making the cabin compact. There is no hot meals, making the cabin compact. Baggage access is available in flight; some baggage is loaded into the cabin. Submit a request – we will prepare a proposal, calculate the contents, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

The average price of this model on the used market is $6 million. Maintenance with 300-400 flight hours per year is approximately $1.47 million per year, with $3,673 flight hours per hour. The price of a specific helicopter depends on the year, flight hours, and engine life. Send us a request – we will prepare a proposal, calculate maintenance, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

The holding company unites the Mil and Kamov design bureaus and factories in Kazan, Ulan-Ude, and Rostov. For passenger missions, the key helicopters are the light Ansat (5-7 seats in the VIP cabin) and the Mi-8AMT/Mi-171 family: the most produced medium helicopter in the world, with over 12,000 units produced. Its strengths include operation in any climate from -50 to +50°C and its undemanding site conditions.

The Mi-8AMT is a cabin helicopter for large groups: 9-13 seats in a VIP configuration (up to 22 in a standard configuration), a range of approximately 800 km with main fuel tanks and up to 1,200 km with additional fuel tanks. It can carry unlimited luggage, skis, and equipment, and can land on unprepared sites in the mountains and taiga. It is a classic for corporate transportation to hunting, fishing, and remote sites.

The main advantage is the close proximity of service: repair plants and spare parts warehouses operate in Russia and Kazakhstan, maintenance procedures do not require transporting the helicopter abroad, and the service life of the Mi-8's components has been proven by decades of use in air ambulances, oil and gas, and the military. The Ansat is certified for high-altitude use, and its PW207K engines are serviced according to international standards.

A new Ansat with a VIP configuration costs approximately 3.5–4.5 million rubles—30–40.1 million rubles less than a comparable Western twin-engine helicopter. A Mi-171 with a cabin configuration costs 12–15 million rubles, while a Western equivalent with the same capacity starts at 20 million rubles. The Mi-8's operating hour is also cheaper due to inexpensive spare parts and the availability of specialists in the region.

Maintenance costs depend on the intensity of use and the aircraft class. When purchasing an aircraft, consider the following regular expenses:

- Crew and service personnel;
- Aviation fuel and navigation fees;
- Maintenance and insurance;
- Hangar storage and airport fees.

Choosing the right aircraft to purchase is based on key parameters:

- Capacity and comfort of the cabin;
- Flight range and route characteristics;
- Acquisition and operating budget.

Our specialists will offer the best business jet options with a detailed comparison of characteristics.