MI26
MIL Mi-26
MIL Mi-26
Aircraft
Name
Mi-26
Manufacturer
Wing
Rotary
Position
Eight-blade main rotor
Tail
Five-blade tail rotor
WTC
M
Type Code
H2T
Engine
Turboshaft
Engine Count
Multi
Position
Above cabin
Landing gear
Tricycle retractable
Manufactured as
MIL Mi-26
MI26
The Mil Mi-26 (Russian Ми-26, NATO reporting name Halo) is a Soviet/Russian heavy transport helicopter in service in civilian and military roles. It is the largest and most powerful helicopter ever to have gone into production.
Technical Data
Wing span (metric)
32.00 m
Length (metric)
40.03 m
Height (metric)
8.15 m
Powerplant
2 x Lotarev D-136 turboshafts, 8,380 kW (11,240 shp) each.
Engine Model(s)
Lotarev D-136
Indicative Performance Data
Take-Off
V2
n/a
Distance
n/a
MTOW
56000 kg
Initial Climb (to 5000 ft)
IAS
n/a
ROC
n/a
Initial Climb (to FL150)
IAS
n/a
ROC
n/a
Initial Climb (to FL240)
IAS
n/a
ROC
n/a
MACH Climb
MACH
n/a
ROC
n/a
Cruise
TAS
137 kts
MACH
n/a
Ceiling
150
Range
432 NM
Initial Descent (to FL240)
MACH
n/a
ROD
n/a
Descent (to FL100)
IAS
n/a
ROD
n/a
Descent (FL100 & below)
IAS
n/a
MCS
n/a
ROD
n/a
Approach
Vapp (IAS)
n/a
Distance
n/a
