The Ansat helicopter began development in 1995 and first flew in 1999. It received type certification in 2004 and additional certifications through 2012. Key features include a single main rotor and tail rotor design, composite blades, and a choice of fly-by-wire or hydromechanical flight control systems. The Ansat is used for cargo, passenger, executive, search and rescue, and medical transport. It has seen operational use in Russia and South Korea for tasks like forest monitoring, firefighting, and law enforcement.