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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Russia seeks world lead in helicopter production

A hundred years ago, the two Breguet brothers from France, taking a leaf out of the book of the two Wright brothers from across the Channel, lifted off in their flying apparatus for the first time. This marked the birth of a vertical ascent plane.

In Russia, it was Nikolai Kamov and Alexander Mil who designed helicopters. Kamov's company marks its 60 anniversary today. Mil's is a year older.

By competing and vying with each other, the two design bureaus have gained world fame: Their 5,200 helicopters have flown in more than 80 countries; they also sport the flags of the United Nations and the Red Cross.

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