Mi-8MTV & mi-17 Hip
The Mi-8 and Mi-17 are heavy medium twin-turbine helicopters, capable of carrying passengers or cargo as well as conducting armed attacks with rockets and guns. Designed as a transport helicopter, the Mi-8 and Mi-17 proved to be a true multi-purpose machine with more than 15000 manufactured over the past 50 years. Commercial variants are used to move people and equipment, fight fires, sling heavy loads, and medical evacuation. VSC’s operates a mixed fleet of Mi-8MTV, Mi-17V5, and Mi-171 airframes.
Mi-24D & mi-35m
Mil Mi-24/35 is an assault transport and gunship developed by the Soviet Union. It was produced and has been operated since 1972 by the Soviet Air Force and its successors, along with 48 other nations. The Mi-24 is a close counterpart to the American AH-64 Apache gunship, but unlike this and other Western gunship helicopters, it is also capable of transporting up to eight troops. The Mi-35 is the modern, upgraded variant of the Mi-24 with improved performance and capabilities.
bell medium
Bell helicopters such as B-205, B-212, and B-412 are among the most widely used helicopters in the world, with more than 9,000 produced and flown by 40 different countries. The B-205 has the ability to take up-to 15 passengers and heavy loads. The B-212 is a twin-engine/twin-bladed helicopter version, while B-412 is a twin-engine/four-bladed helicopter with the same seat capacity but is faster and more maneuverable. All three models were designed to be multi-role utility helicopters capable of carrying people and equipment, sling load cargo, fire fighting, medical evacuation, VIP transport, police and military operations. VSC has both the B-212 and 412 available.
bell 407
The Bell 407 is based on the 206L-4 Long Ranger fuselage, but offers a wider cabin and larger cabin windows. Introduced in 1995, the Bell 407 series is still in-production today in the form of the 407GXP and GXI variants. It features an all-composite, four-blade rotor, a carbon fiber tail boom, and is designed for superior hover performance in hot-and-high conditions. A versatile helicopter capable of supporting VIP transport, police patrols, oil industry support, observation and survey missions, and aerial filming operations.
AS350 B2
AS350 B2 is a single-engine light utility helicopter originally designed and manufactured in France by Aérospatiale and Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters). The AS350 B2 combines safety and comfort with speed and performance. Its composite technology, modern design, and low operating costs have made AS350 B2 a very sought-after helicopter capable of performing a wide range of missions, including VIP missions, tourist flights, aerial work, training, observation, fire fighting, and law enforcement.
MD500 and MD600 series
Current models are based on the highly successful Hughes/McDonnell Douglas MD-500 series helicopters. The MD-500 is a light turbine powered, 5 seat, utility civilian helicopter, which are used commonly used for transport, utility work, external load , power-line maintenance, news and traffic reporting, and many other operations.
VSC operates a mixed fleet of MD-500D and MD-600N Helicopters. The MD-600N is a larger more powerful helicopter, incorporating NOTAR technology to reduce helicopter noise signature
b350 KING AIR
The Beechcraft-Textron King Air B-350 is the latest variant of the King Air series, a versatile, reliable, rugged, 9 passenger, utility aircraft. Equipped with the Collins Pro Line 21 or Fusion fully integrated avionics glass cockpit, along with safety and capability enhancing equipment, including TAWS, EGPWS, and RVSM, the 350 is more advanced and more capable than many larger airliners.
Typical Seating: 1 Pilot / 9 Passengers
Speed: 312 kias
Range: 1,835 nm
PAC P-750 XSTOL
The PAC P-750 XSTOL is a 10-seater utility aircraft with a unique capacity for extremely short take-offs and landings (XSTOL). The P-750 can Take-Off or Land in less than 800 feet, operate off of semi-prepared airstrips in all types of terrain, and can carry a load of more than 4,000 lbs. This aircraft is widely used for passenger transport, cargo, ISR, parachuting, survey, and agricultural operations.