The Russian Air Force has received the second batch of Mi-8AMTSh transport helicopters under the Government Defence Order (GDO) 2011.

Following the scheduled delivery, the helicopters completed preparation procedures to perform ferry flights to the air force military units.

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The helicopters will improve operations efficiency of Russian troops in combat scenarios.

Russia will continue to receive the helicopters in the second half of 2011, and is mulling a long-term GDO with Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (UUAP).

UUAP, a part of Russian Helicopters holding, delivered the first batch in December 2010.

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