Russia and China will cooperate in jointly developing and manufacturing a heavy-lift helicopter, a Russian deputy industry and trade minister said on Tuesday.
Denis Manturov said the new helicopter could be based on the Russian Mi-26 and that the two sides were currently discussing the new machine's specifications taking into account China's domestic needs.
"This machine will be oriented toward the Chinese market and the project will be commercial," he said.
The Mi-26 Halo, a heavy transport helicopter with civilian and military applications, is the largest and most powerful helicopter ever to have gone into production.
Manturov also said Russia and China would cooperate in manufacturing aircraft engines.
SHANGHAI, July 13 (RIA Novosti)
