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Mikhail Mil
Part II






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  • 1961 :
    The Mi-6 is the first world helo to reach the 300 km/h so its win the international trophy Igor Sikorsky

  • June, 1961 : Mi-8 Hip

    The standard medium transport helo of the Soviet Union and other 40 countries, the Hip grows from the Mi-4 and became, together with its derivatives Mi-14 / 17 the most prolific non-western helicopter to enter service with more than 10000 units build


    Rotor diameter: 21 m
    Length: 18 m
    Height: 5.65 m
    Weight: 6600 kg - Max: 12000
    Engine: 2 Isotov TV2-117A of 1700 hp
    Speed: Max: 260 km/h
    Range: 480 km
    Service Ceiling: 4500 m
    Mi-8 Flying


  • 1961 : Mi-10 Harke
    A crane, derivative from the Mi-6, the Mi-10 can carry loads up to 15000 Kg.
    Mi-10
    Picture from Roy's Russian Resource: http://www.clark.net/pub/royfc/roy1page.html


  • 1964 : Mi-10k Harke
    A new version of the Mi-10 which has a shortest length and shallow fuselage

  • 1965 : Mi-2 Hoplite Page



  • 1967 : Mi-8 Hip E / F
    gunship
    Were the attack versions of the Mi-8. With up to 6 rockets launchers, 4 AT-2 anti tank missiles and a machine gun, it was one of the best armed helicopters of its time.

  • July 10, 1968 : Mi-12 Homer
    Largest helicopter yet flown Only 3 were produced, it was a mix of two Mi-6 joined
    Mi-12


  • August 6, 1969 : A Mi-12 lift 40.204 Kg to 2.255 m
    This big "helo" had a max capable weight of 105000 Kg

  • September, 1969 : Mi-14 Haze
    The naval version of the Mi-8, the Haze is a coast-based ASW (Anti Submarine Warfare) helo
    Rotor diameter: 21.29 m
    Length: 25.3 m
    Height: 5.65 m
    Weight: 8000 kg - Max: 12000
    Engine: 2 Isotov TV3-117A of 2200 shp each
    Speed: 240 km/h
    Range: 500 km



  • September 19, 1969 : Mi-24 Hind Page



  • 1972 : Mi-22 Hook C
    A cargo helicopter, was a Mi-6 development.


  • December 14, 1977 : Mi-26 Halo Page
    Biggest operational Helicopter of the World


  • 1981 : Mi-17 Hip H

    A newest Mi-8, the Mi-17 has an improved structure and better electronic systems.

    Uses the Mi-14's Isotov TV3 engines
    Mi-17


  • November 10, 1982 : Mi-28 Havoc Page



  • Middle 80s : Mi-30 / Mi-32
    Tilt rotors projects, not built.

  • 1986 : Mi-34 Hermit
    A light helicopter, the Hermit is primary used in civilian missions.
    Rotor diameter: 10 m
    Length: 11.4 m
    Height: 2.75 m
    Weight: 1450 Kg
    Engine: 1 piston engine M-14B26B of 350 hp
    Speed: 225 km/h
    Range: 360 km
    Service Ceiling: 5000 m
    Mi-34

  • ? : Mi-38
    The replacement of the Mi-8 / Mi-17 family

  • ? : Mi-44


    Contribution:
    Some pictures came from the Russian Aviation Page at http://aeroweb.lucia.it/~agretch/RAP.html







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