1957


Mil Mi-6 Hook








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


Specifications Mi-6 Hook


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
Rate/Climb (m/min)
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  Derivatives & Versions of Mi-6 Hook


ModelYearHistory
Mi-6A
Mi-10 Harke

1963
1963
Mi-12 Homer

1968
1968 Design work began around 1959, with construction starting in 1965. First successful flights were in 1968; and the type was formally announced in ...

  List of Operators of Mi-6 Hook


Years Model Org
1974/91 peru Fuerza Aerea del Peru
1986/90 poland Siły Powietrzne Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej
1986/90 Mi-6A poland Wojska Lądowe



  Global Distribution of Mi-6 Hook



16mi-6
12Mi-6A





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