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.
VTOL 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)
Overall Dimensions | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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Landing Gear Base: | 8.66 m | 28.4 ft |
Landing Gear Track: | 7.92 m | 26.0 ft |
Cabin Dimensions | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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Max Rate of Climb: | 7 m/s | 1,280 fpm |
Hover Performance | ||
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Hover Ceiling IGE: | 2,250 m | 7,382 ft |
Hover Ceiling OGE: |
Limitations | ||
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Max Level Flight Speed: | 250 km/h | 135 kts |
Never Exceed Speed: | ||
Service Ceiling: | 4,500 m | 14,764 ft |
Range and Endurance | ||
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Max Range: | 500 km | 270 nm |
Max Endurance: | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
Provided powerplant data is for uninstalled, sea level, static operations.
Powerplant | ||
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Number of engines: | 2 | |
Designation: | Soloviev D-25V turbine | |
Manufacturer: | Soloviev Design Bureau |
Normal Ratings | ||
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Max continuous: | ||
Take-off / rated: | 4103 kW | 5500 hp |
Intermediate: | ||
Maximum: |
OEI Ratings | ||
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OEI contingency: | ||
OEI continuous: | ||
OEI 30-second: | ||
OEI intermediate: |
Main Rotor Characteristics | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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Blade area per blade: | 18.18 m² | 195.7 ft² |
Tip Speed: | 197.26 m/s | 647.2 fps |
Tail Rotor Characteristics | ||
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Diameter: | 6.40 m | 21.00 ft |
Configuration: | Pusher | |
Direction of Rotation: | Top blade fwd | |
RPM: |
Tail Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
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Number of Blades: | 4 | |
Blade Construction: | ||
Blade Chord: | ||
Blade Twist: |
Tail Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
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Disc Area: | 32.18 m² | 346.4 ft² |
Solidity: |
Tail Rotor Blade Derived Characteristics | ||
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Tip Speed: | ||
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