{
  "id": "ansat",
  "name": "Ansat",
  "aliases": [
    "Kazan Ansat"
  ],
  "domain": "air",
  "country": "RUS",
  "category": "Light utility helicopter",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2013,
  "operators": [
    "BIH",
    "CHN",
    "ERI",
    "MEX",
    "RUS"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 5,
  "summary": "The Ansat Russian Light Utility Helicopter is a Russian light, multipurpose helicopter manufactured by Kazan Helicopters. The Ansat is of classic construction.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Kazan Helicopters",
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 2,
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 3.56,
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "mass_kg",
      "v": 3600,
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Max takeoff weight"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW-207K",
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thrust / power",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "470 kW (630 shp) each",
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_kmh",
      "v": 275,
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Cruise speed",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "220 km/h",
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "range_km",
      "v": 515,
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "ceiling_m",
      "v": 4800,
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Rate of climb",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "13 m/sec",
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Endurance",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Passenger/Transport: 2.44 hrs; Emergency Rescue: 1.80 hrs; Patrol: 2.90 hrs",
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Navigation Radar",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Provision in nosecone.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Avionics",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Avionika FBW controls comprise quadruples electronic system and duplex hydraulic system. Automatic flight control is standard on all piloting functions and optional on navigation…",
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Main Weapon System",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Optional external rocket and machine gun pods.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "Ansat",
      "text": "Basic version, 2 prototypes built.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ansat-M",
      "text": "Modernised Ansat with reduced empty weight and increased fuel. Series production planned from 2022.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ansat-NT",
      "text": "Proposed further modified next-generation version, powered by two VK-800V or 520 kW (700 shp) Klimov VK-650V turboshaft engines and with new four- or five-bladed main rotor.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ansat-O",
      "text": "Flying laboratory for testing of avionic equipment for naval helicopters.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ansat-U",
      "text": "Special military-training version with three-wheel chassis and double-winged cargo doors.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ansat-UM",
      "text": "Military medevac for 4 stretchers.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ansat-1K",
      "text": "Version certified only for cargo transport.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ansat-1M",
      "text": "Version with hydro-mechanical control system KSU-A instead of the fly-by-wire control system.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ansat"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "helicopter",
  "image": {
    "file": "ansat.jpg",
    "thumb": "ansat-thumb.jpg",
    "credit": "Doomych",
    "license": "Public domain",
    "url": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ansat_at_the_MAKS-2013_(01).jpg",
    "title": "File:Ansat at the MAKS-2013 (01).jpg"
  },
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Added photo (Public domain)"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/ansat.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-ansat": {
      "title": "Ansat Russian Light Utility Helicopter",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/Ansat_Russian_Light_Utility_Helicopter",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}