Development of the Russian Aviatipn In dus-try is inseparably connected with one ol the world's largest producer ot heavy-lilt transport and combat helicopters which today is named - «Rostvertol* Public Limited Company. The Company was founded on July 1,1939.

   Everything began from creation of a wooden aircraft propeller production for military and civil airplanes. This was fallowed by production of airplanes which were widely used during World War II. Aircraft with wooden air-frames and piston engines were produced till the end ol the 40-ies. In 1949 they were replaced by aircraft with metal airlramas and jet engines.

FOUR DECADES OF RECORDS

   In 1956 a new direction in helicopter production was determined. Just then the creative cooperation between the Company and MIL Design Bureau began.

   The Mi-1 helicopter was the first in the family of rotor wings. Experience of its serial production helped to develop the production of heavy-lift transport helicopters, such as Mi-6. Mi-10, Mi-10K.

UT-2M
1944. A trainer for preparing (lying personnel. Among aviators known a the «flying school desk". Was produced serially. 

PO-2
1944 An aircraft witrt unique take-off / landing characteristics. Widely used during World War II. Became famous as a night bomber Was produced serially.

YaK-14
1949 Transport-assault glider. Took 25 persons on board, was the first all-metal aircraft manufactured by (he Company. Was produced serially

IL-10M
1952. Attack aircraft with powerful small-arms/gun and rocket armament. The cabin anrj power plant were protected by armor. Got the nickname-Flying tank-. Was produced serially.

IL-40
Turbo-jet attack aircraft with high performance, small-arms/ 0un and rocket armament.

MI-1
1956. Multi-purpose helicopter. Widely used in national economy. Was manufactured in medical, passenger, mail and agricultural versions. 27 world records were set on it. Was produced serially.

MI-6
1959. Heavy-lift transport helicopter with gas-turbine engines, lifting capacity up to 12 Ions. Was trie first in the world to exceed speed of 300 km/h. 12 world records were set on the M(-6. Soma of them have not been beaten till now. Was produced serially for more than 20 years.

MI-10
1959. Heavy-lift transport helicopter with gas-turbine engines, lifting capacity up to 12 Ions. Was trie first in the world to exceed speed of 300 km/h. 12 world records were set on the M(-6. Soma of them have not been beaten till now. Was produced serially for more than 20 years. weighing up to 15 Ions on a cargo platform. Was produced serially.

MI-10K
1974. Helici cialized lor crane-mounting operations, equipped with an additional pilot's cabin. Was produced serially.