Mil Mi-6 Hook
1957
A Heavy transport helicopter, the Mi-6 (or V-6) was by far the worlds largest helicopter when it was designed with a maximum load capacity of 12,000 kg. It was also the worlds fastest helicopter with a top speed of 300 km/h (190 mph). More than 900 units were built between 1960 and 1981.
Construction Number structure: YYBBNN, e.g. c/n 716002
71 built in 1971
60 is the batch number
02 serial within the batch
Construction Number structure: YYBBNN, e.g. c/n 716002
71 built in 1971
60 is the batch number
02 serial within the batch
Specifications
| Engine | 2 x Soloviev D-25V 5500 shp |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 6 + 90 |
| Length (m) | 33.18 |
| Height (m) | 9.86 |
| Blades | 5 |
| Rotor diam. (m) | 35 |
| Disc area (m2) | 962 |
| Weight (kgs) | Empty: 27240 Max: 42500 |
| Speed (km/h) | Cruise: 250 Max: 300 |
| Range (km) | 620 |
| Ceiling (m) | 4500 |
Derivatives & Versions
| Mi-6A | ||
| → Mi-10 Harke | 1963 | |
| → Mi-12 Homer | 1968 | Design work began around 1959, with construction starting in 1965. |
Operators
| 1974-1991 |  Fuerza Aerea del Peru |
| 1986-1990 |  Siły Powietrzne Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej |