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: Compound Helicopter
Compound type: Lift
Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor
Crew required: 5-6 in Side-by-side arrangement
Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)
Key Characteristics
Data on key physical featuresAircraft Details
Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipmentReferences
References and sources used
Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant 50 Years
Lyubimaya Kniga
1998 (page 86)
Book
1998 (page 86)
Book
Notes on the Russian MIL-6 Helicopter
W. Stewart
RAE Technical Memorandum No. Naval 113, February 1958 (page 3)
Report or Technical Manual
A detailed analysis of the Mil Mi-6 helicopter
RAE Technical Memorandum No. Naval 113, February 1958 (page 3)
Report or Technical Manual
A detailed analysis of the Mil Mi-6 helicopter
Russia's Helicopter World
Vertolet
2000 (page 29)
Book
2000 (page 29)
Book
Russian Helicopters, Ka-27
Russian Нelicopters, JSC
5 July 2017 (page 207)
Website
5 July 2017 (page 207)
Website
The Twin-Engine BO-105
A.C. Ballauer and P. F. Sheridan
VERTIFLITE August 1969, August 1969
Periodical
Good description of the overall vehicle
VERTIFLITE August 1969, August 1969
Periodical
Good description of the overall vehicle
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