iorgasilviubogdan - Mi-38 we are prepare to make test flight program on number 2 prototype and this testing is taking place here in moscow at mil plant after delivery from Kazanstev. With prototype number 1 we fly nearly 100 flight and this is using PW127/5. on prototype 2 the TVY-117V engine will be used.
You can expect at least some more 12 months of development for mi-38 before we give final approval for full manufacture to begin (if all going well).
Please see our Mi-38 here:
Grizzled - we thank you for support and understanding.
Some peoples outside of countries not using Mil equipment do not understand the jobds htese aircraft are requiring to perform. I have pilot around me with very many experience which if you do not see it with your eyes you cannot believe it.
Also many western helicopter persons do not understand developing nation situation especially africa - defence force having little money but still need defend border, we have case of mi-8 with no maintainence performed for more than 2 years but still flying. This one we dont recommend but sometimes our helicopters are put into this situations.