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Mi-6 Hook
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When it was first presented internationally in 1957, the Mil Mi-6 undisputedly qualified for the world’s largest helicopter. Designed as large transport for military and commercial use, the Mil Mi-6 stunned Western observers with its sheer size. NATO code-named the helicopter "Hook", but a hook is not the only way in which the Mi-6 can carry its loads. A two-winged rear door swings open to allow the loading of bulky loads. Additional loads can be attached externally. Extra fuel tanks can optionally be attached as well as two stubby "wings" extending sideways just aft the rotor shaft, offering additional fuel capacity.
The Mi-6 was mainly produced by the aircraft factory of Kazan from 1968 onwards to circa 1980. Some have been exported to Bulgaria, Egypt, Poland and Vietnam.
As spare parts for the giant transport have become expensive, the Mil Mi-6 has been pushed out of the heavy duty airlifting market by the newer Mil Mi-26 in the 1990s. A few Mil Mi-6 can still be seen in Siberia, although many (if not all?) seem no longer to be airworthy. |
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Role |
Heavy duty helicopter |
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Passengers |
65 |
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Crew, prs |
5 |
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Range, km |
620 |
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Range with max.fuel, km |
1,450 |
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Ceiling, m |
4,500 |
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Cruise speed, kmph |
250 |
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Max speed, kmph |
300 |
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Empty mass, kg |
27,240 |
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Maximum take-off mass, kg |
42,500 |
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Lenght, m |
41.74 |
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Main rotor diameter, m |
35 |
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Engines |
2 Soloviev D-25V turbines, 5,500hp |
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Payload Capacity, kg |
12,000 |
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