Russia deploys world's largest super helicopter

(Baonghean.vn) - Head of the press department of Russia's Western Military District, Colonel Igor Muginov, said on October 16 that Russia has deployed the world's largest multi-purpose transport-landing helicopter Mi-26 to serve in the district's mixed aviation regiment, stationed in the Leningrad region.

Russia deploys two new military districts in the West and one in the South to counter NATO's military actions near Russia's borders. Photo: Sputnik.

The distinctive features of the Mi-26 are its advanced electronics and navigation equipment, allowing it to perform a wide range of missions in all weather conditions and at all times.

This helicopter can transport 20-22 tons of cargo and necessary technical equipment with a flight range of up to 800 km. The Mi-26 has 4 new generation autopilots, improved control systems, modern communication equipment. The Mi-26's cabin has enough space to accommodate 82 fully armed paratroopers.

According to plan, by the end of this year, the above-mentioned air regiment will be equipped with both Mi-28N and Mi-35 aircraft.

In recent times, Russia has been continuously strengthening its military units. Most recently, on October 8, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed that the country had deployed Iskander-M tactical ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads to Kaliningrad province, a territory belonging to Russia but located between Poland and Lithuania.

Russian Mi-26 attack helicopter. Photo: Reuters.

Russia is increasing the armament of military units in military districts to cope with the increased military presence of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) near Russia's borders.

Since 2014, NATO has deployed additional forces to Poland, the Baltic states and other locations near Russia’s borders. NATO says the deployments are necessary to build confidence among its Eastern European members in the face of what it sees as a threat from “Russian aggression.”

Lan Ha

(According to Sputnik)