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Mil Mi-26 Halo





Mi-26

The Mi-26 first flew on December 14 1977, was the replacement of the Mi-6 Hook and still is the biggest operational Helicopter of the World. Can carry up to 90 troops, a similar capacity of a Lockheed C-130 Hercules and it was the first to operate successfully with an 8 blades main rotor .

Variants

  • Mi-26MS : Medevac version
  • Mi-26TM : Flying crane
  • Mi-26TZ : Fuel tanker
  • Peru Army
    Peru Army

    Rotor diameter: 32 m
    Disc Area: 804 m2
    Length: 40 m
    Height: 8.15 m
    Weight: 28200 kg - Max: 56000

    Engine: 2 Ioatarev D-136 of
    11400 hp each
    Speed: Max: 295 km/h
    Range: 800 km
    Service Ceiling: 4600 m


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    Contribution : Aeronaves de la Fuerza Aérea Peruana by Sergio de la Puente


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