Cooling in relations with Western countries did not affect the cooperation in the network of Ka-62 project, RIA Novosti reports with reference to Russian Helicopters CEO Alexander Mikheev.

“Relations with our western partners remain the same. This is a civil product. The sanctions do not apply to this segment,” Mikheev said.

The medium multi-role Ka-62 helicopter is one of the latest products of Russian Helicopters Holding Company, it was developed taking into account the highest standards in the area of safety, eco-efficiency and fuel efficiency. Ka-62 is able to carry from 12 to 14 passengers or 2,5 tons of cargo using an external sling. Ka-62 helicopters may be operated by oil and gas companies and participate in search-and-rescue operations.

Ka-62 helicopter is powered by Ardiden 3G engines manufactured by Turbomeca (France); the engines meet the highest standards in the area of eco- and fuel efficiency. Zodiac Aerospace (France) manufactures the helicopter’s fuel system. Transmission is delivered by Zoerkler Gears GmbH & Co KG (Austria). Ka-62 is the medium multi-role helicopter. Its mass production will be carried out by Progress Arsenyev Aviation Company (part of Russian Helicopters Holding Company).

Since March 2014 Western countries have imposed sanctions against Russia several times in connection with the situation in Ukraine. The latest sanctions were imposed in March 2015, when the US sanctions list was expanded.