Has Lukashenka Got New Helicopter For $ 12 Million?

In Russia, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has same helicopter.

A new liveried helicopter was delivered to Belarus. VIP-model AW139, made by the Italian company AgustaWestland, costs from 12 million dollars. It is used for exclusive transportations.

In Russia, for example, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev flies on the same model. In Belarus, it's most likely that Lukashenka will use it, Euroradio suggests.

This photo was taken by spotters – fans of aircraft observation, – in Milan Malpensa Airport on February 18, before the helicopter was shipped to Belarus

AW139 can carry up to 15 passengers at speeds up to 309 km / h. The cabin of the helicopter has air conditioning, active noise suppression headsets, sound insulation, electric ladders for passengers, cabinets, multimedia systems with LCD monitors, VIP talks room with a secure communication system.

Which helicopter flies Lukashenka

There are at least three helicopters in the governmental fleet of Belarus. Lukashenka’s first helicopter was Mi-8 with aircraft number EW-25049, tut.by reminds. The dictator also flies on a modified Mi-8 helicopter with the aircraft number EW-001DA.

Lukashenka has a Mi-172 helicopter with the aircraft number EW-002DA. According to experts, it was manufactured at the Kazan Helicopter Plant on special order. The cost of the helicopter was not revealed, but 20 years ago the cost of the Mi-172 helicopter for a VIP was about $ 4 million.