Goodrich selected for Russian Helicopters Mi-34C1 upgrade program

Goodrich Corporation has been selected by Russian Helicopters, JSC to provide the main rotor actuator and hydraulic power supply for its upgraded Mi-34C1 light helicopter. The agreement includes research and development, original equipment supply and aftermarket support for both units. Prototypes for flight tests have already been produced by Goodrich’s Actuation Systems business with entry into service planned for late 2012. The upgrade to the existing Mi-34 known as the Mi-34C1 plans to achieve an increase in maximum takeoff weight to 1,500 kg (1.5 tons) and allows for the piston engine to be potentially replaced by a gas-turbine engine during future modernization.