Two new mobile machines have arrived for field helicopter maintenance, officials reported on the Telegram channel of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. This equipment marks a practical upgrade for on-site repairs and rapid response in emergencies. The first unit is a mobile workshop mounted on a KamAZ chassis. It is equipped with all the tools needed for repairs and includes a residential module so technicians can work comfortably on extended missions. The second vehicle rides on a Ural chassis with a loader crane. This crane-equipped model is designed to move heavy or oversized helicopter components without the need to hire external crane services.
Both units were developed following designs created by staff at the Moscow Aviation Center. The aim is to enable repairs to be conducted on the ground, even away from airport facilities, reducing downtime and improving readiness. Moscow Aviation Center helicopters are already used for patient transport, evacuation of traffic accident victims, and extinguishing large-scale fires, so enhanced field capabilities support critical operations across multiple scenarios. Note: these capabilities align with ongoing efforts to optimize rapid deployment and sustainment of aviation assets in demanding environments. (citation: Moscow Aviation Center design team)
Historically, experts have pushed for smarter recognition systems in the transport and aviation sectors, including attempts at improving traffic sign recognition for pilots and ground crews. This background context helps explain why the Center emphasizes practical, on-site repair solutions and streamlined logistics for complex helicopter systems. (citation: independent research on aviation automation)