The prototype of the new high-speed combat helicopter being developed by Russian Helicopters rotorcraft manufacturer (part of hi-tech corporation Rostec) for Russia’s Defense Ministry will perform its debut flight in 2019, Rostec CEO Sergei Chemezov told TASS on Thursday. “The first flight tests of the experimental helicopter may take place during 2019 or closer to its end,” the Rostec chief executive said. The new helicopter will be able to develop a speed of over 400 km/h.
