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Mi-26 (Halo)
Mil · USSR
First flying in 1977, the Mi-26 was designed to replace the Mi-6. It features an eight-blade main rotor and can carry a 20-ton payload—roughly the same capacity as a C-130 Hercules transport plane.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 295 km/h |
| Range | 800 km |
| Ceiling | 4,600 m |
| Engines | 2x Lotarev D-136 turboshafts |
Armament & Payload
None.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
F/A-18A Hornet →
Helicopter
Mi-26 (Halo)
Mil · USSR
First flying in 1977, the Mi-26 was designed to replace the Mi-6. It features an eight-blade main rotor and can carry a 20-ton payload—roughly the same capacity as a C-130 Hercules transport plane.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 295 km/h |
| Range | 800 km |
| Ceiling | 4,600 m |
| Engines | 2x Lotarev D-136 turboshafts |
Armament & Payload
None.