Negotiations were on going between the two countries from the last year and finally the deal is done.
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The Mi-35 helicopter is an exceedingly modernized version of the Mi-24 helicopters with new onboard equipment and avionics.
Pakistan now has a number of ‘Mi-17′ helicopters delivered by the US to assist in the fight against militancy. It additionally has a extra highly effective engine and a special tail rotor.
“Representatives of the Defense Ministry of Pakistan and Rosoboronexport signed the document at the end of last week”.
Pakistan has already been operating a fleet of Mi-17 transport helicopters since mid-90s.
Progress on the deal was made during Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif’s visit to Russian Federation in June for attending Army-2015 expo near Moscow and draft agreements for the purchase of helicopters were exchanged on that occasion. The Mi-35M is a multi-role combat helicopter manufactured by Rostvertol – a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters.
The Mi-35M is distinguished by its improved construction.
The Mi-35M boasts enhanced flight capabilities, and can be operated at high temperatures and in mountainous terrain, Xinhua reported quoting a Pakistan television report that quoted unnamed military sources. The Mi-35M is also fitted with an external sling system, expanding its cargo carrying capacity to 2,400 kg.
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The Mi-24/25/35 helicopter is now in use by the Brazilian, Russian, Venezuelan and Azerbaijani armed forces.
