
The Mi-26 first flew on December 14, 1977 as the replacement of the Mi-6 Hook and is still the biggest operational Helicopter of the World. Can carry up to 150 troops ( 90 usually ) or lift up to 20 tons, a similar capacity of a Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft. The Mi-26 was the first helicopter to operate successfully with an 8 blades main rotor.
Basic variants includes the Mi-26MS for medical evacuations (MedEvac), the Mi-26TM flying crane and the Mi-26TZ fuel tanker. Russian Helicopters launched production of Mi-26T2 in 2015
Basic variants includes the Mi-26MS for medical evacuations (MedEvac), the Mi-26TM flying crane and the Mi-26TZ fuel tanker. Russian Helicopters launched production of Mi-26T2 in 2015
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![]() | 2015 | The Mi-26T2 is a modernised version of the Mi-26T, equipped with the latest avionics, making it possible to cut the number of crew required and a ... |
![]() | 2020 | The Advanced Heavy Lift (AHL) helicopter is a joint development between Russian Helicopters and AVIC. Take-off weight will be about 38 tons, wh ... |
List of Operators of Mil Mi-26 Halo | |
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