January 14 2014. In the Tomsk region, the cases of forest fires and illegal logging. In order to minimize such situations, it was declared the auction for the purchase of helicopters, which cost under the contract will not exceed 26 million. The main condition - orange vessel.

After the auction, the administration purchased a helicopter Robinson R44 the cost of which amounted to 22,6 million. Helicopter has delivered to customers. Education and flights will begin in the spring.

The capacity of the helicopter - 4 people (three passengers and a pilot). The maximum range of 644 km flight duration more than 3-hours (without refueling). The height at which the vessel can be raised - 1,5 km.

In the summer of Tomsk region authorities want to buy another of the same helicopter.