The successor to the Soviet Union's one-time super transport helicopter will be able to outperform its aging predecessor, the Mi-26.
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| According to information published by Tass news agency, Russia is investing a large budget in developing the Mi-26T2V, the newest and most modern variant of the Mil Mi-26 transport helicopter. Photo source: Tass. |
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| Accordingly, the future Mi-26T2V variant of the Russian Air Force will be able to operate in all terrain conditions and all weather conditions outside. The crew of the Mi-26T2V will still be kept at 5 people compared to the old version. Photo source: Air. |
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| In addition, the Mi-26T2V helicopter is expected to apply the most advanced technologies in flight guidance and pilot assistance systems. The Russian side also confirmed that the Mi-26T2V will be an upgrade from the previous military version of the Mi-26 helicopter, not an upgrade from the Mi-26T helicopter, which is used for export. Photo source: Baltic. |
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| The Mi-26 is the heaviest transport helicopter in the world today. The Mi-26 helicopter was born in 1983 under the Soviet Union and has been continuously produced since then. Photo source: Blogger. |
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| The Mi-26 heavy transport helicopter is capable of carrying a maximum load of more than 20 tons of cargo, carrying 82 paratroopers with equipment or 60 wounded soldiers with medical equipment. Photo source: Twit. |
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| In the Mi-26T2 variant, it is equipped with two upgraded D-136-2 turboshaft engines integrated with the FADEC automatic control system to help the pilot control this "monster" better in the sky. Photo source: Helis. |
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| The Mi-26 is equipped with an 8-blade main rotor system and a 5-blade center-balanced tail rotor. This helicopter is capable of flying at a maximum speed of about 295 km/h, a cruising speed of 255 km/h and has a maximum range of 800 km. The service ceiling of the Mi-26 is about 4600 meters. Photo source: Helis. |
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| Up to now, Russia has produced a total of 316 Mi-26 helicopters of all versions worldwide. However, many of them are currently in scrap yards due to lack of spare parts and are not used regularly. Photo source: Helis. |
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| Currently, the Mi-26 transport helicopter is in service with the Air Forces of 15 countries around the world, most of which are countries that have close relations with the former Soviet Union. Photo source: Military. |
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