Croatia News - CroatiaPress.com

Zagreb, April 8 (CP) – A weekly Croatia magazine is claiming in an article published that the newly acquired Mi-171Š Russian helicopters are already causing headaches for the Croatian military, as they keep malfunctioning.

The helicopters, bought by the Croatian air force as part of a clearing debt between Croatia and Russia have started breaking down as soon as they were brought in with the main and auxiliary radio stations busting after just several hours of flight.

There have been more serious problems like engine overheating or less serious ones like the switches turning back to primary position.

A week ago Russian experts were brought in to help conquer the problems and have even claimed there was nothing wrong, but then admitted to certain problems existing.

It seems that the helicopters had not gone through the routine of Croatian army test-pilots giving them a twirl before they were brought in.

It is yet to be seen how this situation will be resolved, but until that time the Croatian air force will have to put up with the ever breaking down helicopters.