Mil Mi-6
Development of the Russian Mi-6 (NATO Designation: 'Hook') heavy transport helicopter began in 1952; production took off in 1957. Under extreme circumstances, the cargo cabin can hold up to 150 people; in the ambulance version, 41 stretchers and 2 seats. Normally, the passenger cabin can accommodate 61 passengers. Maximum internal and slung payloads are 12,000 kg and 8,000 kg, respectively.
Configuration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL type: Helicopter
Compound type: Lift
Lift configuration: Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: Tail rotor
Crew required: 5-6
Crew seating: Side-by-side
Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)
Layout and Dimensions
Data on aircraft size| Overall Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall Height: | 9.86 m | 32.3 ft |
| Overall Length: | 41.74 m | 136.9 ft |
| Overall Width: | 35.00 m | 114.8 ft |
| Airframe Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Airframe Length: | 33.18 m | 108.9 ft |
| Airframe Width: | 3.20 m | 10.5 ft |
| Airframe Height: | 9.16 m | 30.1 ft |
| Landing Gear Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Landing Gear Base: | 8.66 m | 28.4 ft |
| Landing Gear Track: | 7.92 m | 26.0 ft |
| Cabin Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cabin Internal Height: | 2.65 m | 8.7 ft |
| Cabin Internal Length: | 12.00 m | 39.4 ft |
| Cabin Internal Width: | 2.50 m | 8.2 ft |
Weights and Performance
Data on aircraft weight and flight characteristics| Weights | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Gross Weight (ground): | 41,700 kg | 91,933 lb |
| Max Gross Weight (airborne): | ||
| Max Take-off Weight: | 41,700 kg | 91,933 lb |
| Empty Weight: | 26,500 kg | 58,422 lb |
| Useful Load: | 15,200 kg | 33,510 lb |
| Empty Weight Fraction: | 0.635 | |
| Climb Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Rate of Climb: | 7 m/s | 1,280 fpm |
| Hover Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hover Ceiling IGE: | 2,250 m | 7,382 ft |
| Hover Ceiling OGE: | ||
| Limitations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Level Flight Speed: | 250 km/h | 135 kts |
| Never Exceed Speed: | ||
| Service Ceiling: | 4,500 m | 14,764 ft |
| Range and Endurance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Range: | 500 km | 270 nm |
| Max Endurance: | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
Engine Details
Aircraft powerplant (lift and/or propulsion)Provided powerplant data is for uninstalled, sea level, static operations.
| Powerplant | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of engines: | 2 | |
| Designation: | Soloviev D-25V turbine | |
| Manufacturer: | Soloviev Design Bureau | |
| Normal Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max continuous: | ||
| Take-off / rated: | 4103 kW | 5500 hp |
| Intermediate: | ||
| Maximum: | ||
| OEI Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| OEI contingency: | ||
| OEI continuous: | ||
| OEI 30-second: | ||
| OEI intermediate: | ||
Primary Lift Device
Data on primary lift devices such as main rotors| Main Rotor Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diameter: | 31.39 m | 103.00 ft |
| RPM: | 120.0 rpm | 120.0 rpm |
| Direction of Rotation: | Clockwise | |
| Hub Type: | Fully articulated | |
| Main Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Blade Construction: | Metal blades | |
| Blade Chord: | 1.158 m | 3.80 ft |
| Blade Tip Geometry: | Conventional | |
| Blade Twist: | ||
| Number of Blades: | 5 | |
| Main Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Disc Area: | 774.09 m² | 8332.6 ft² |
| Disc Loading: | 53.87 kg/m² | 11.033 lb/ft² |
| Solidity: | 0.1174 | |
| Main Rotor Blade Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Blade area per blade: | 18.18 m² | 195.7 ft² |
| Tip Speed: | 197.26 m/s | 647.2 fps |
Primary Control Device
Data on primary control devices such as tail rotors| Tail Rotor Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diameter: | 6.40 m | 21.00 ft |
| Configuration: | Pusher | |
| Direction of Rotation: | Top blade fwd | |
| RPM: | ||
| Tail Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of Blades: | 4 | |
| Blade Construction: | ||
| Blade Chord: | ||
| Blade Twist: | ||
| Tail Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Disc Area: | 32.18 m² | 346.4 ft² |
| Solidity: | ||
| Tail Rotor Blade Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tip Speed: | ||
| Blade Area (per blade): | ||
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