Mil Mi-28A
The Mi-28A is an antitank helicopter, a variant of the Mil Mi-28. It is quipped with a 30 mm gun moun, armor, and shock abosorbant seats and landing gear. The TV3-117VMA turboshaft engines have deflectors and separators for the prevention of dust ingestion.
Configuration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL type: Helicopter
Lift configuration: Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: Tail rotor
Crew required: 2
Crew seating: Tandem
Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)
Layout and Dimensions
Data on aircraft size| Overall Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall Height: | 4.81 m | 15.8 ft |
| Overall Length: | 16.85 m | 55.3 ft |
| Overall Width: | 17.20 m | 56.4 ft |
| Airframe Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Airframe Length: | ||
| Airframe Width: | ||
| Airframe Height: | ||
| Landing Gear Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Landing Gear Base: | ||
| Landing Gear Track: | ||
| Cabin Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cabin Internal Height: | ||
| Cabin Internal Length: | ||
| Cabin Internal Width: | ||
Weights and Performance
Data on aircraft weight and flight characteristicsCruise Speed: 260 km/h
| Weights | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Gross Weight (ground): | 11,500 kg | 25,353 lb |
| Max Gross Weight (airborne): | ||
| Max Take-off Weight: | 11,500 kg | 25,353 lb |
| Empty Weight: | 7,890 kg | 17,394 lb |
| Useful Load: | 3,610 kg | 7,959 lb |
| Empty Weight Fraction: | 0.686 | |
| Climb Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Rate of Climb: | ||
| Hover Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hover Ceiling IGE: | ||
| Hover Ceiling OGE: | 3,600 m | 11,811 ft |
| Limitations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Level Flight Speed: | 300 km/h | 162 kts |
| Never Exceed Speed: | ||
| Service Ceiling: | 5,750 m | 18,865 ft |
| Range and Endurance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Range: | 460 km | 248 nm |
| Max Endurance: | ||
Engine Details
Aircraft powerplant (lift and/or propulsion)Provided powerplant data is for uninstalled, sea level, static operations.
| Powerplant | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of engines: | 2 | |
| Designation: | Motor Sich TV3-117VMA turbine | |
| Manufacturer: | Motor Sich | |
| Normal Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max continuous: | ||
| Take-off / rated: | 1640 kW | 2198 hp |
| Intermediate: | 1618 kW | 2169 hp |
| Maximum: | ||
| OEI Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| OEI contingency: | 1765 kW | 2366 hp |
| OEI continuous: | ||
| OEI 30-second: | ||
| OEI intermediate: | 1618 kW | 2169 hp |
Primary Lift Device
Data on primary lift devices such as main rotors| Main Rotor Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diameter: | 17.20 m | 56.43 ft |
| RPM: | ||
| Direction of Rotation: | Clockwise | |
| Hub Type: | Elastomeric Bearing | |
| Main Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Blade Construction: | Composite | |
| Blade Chord: | ||
| Blade Tip Geometry: | Conventional | |
| Blade Twist: | ||
| Number of Blades: | 5 | |
| Main Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Disc Area: | 232.35 m² | 2501.1 ft² |
| Disc Loading: | 49.49 kg/m² | 10.137 lb/ft² |
| Solidity: | ||
| Main Rotor Blade Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Blade area per blade: | ||
| Tip Speed: | ||
Primary Control Device
Data on primary control devices such as tail rotors| Tail Rotor Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diameter: | ||
| Configuration: | Pusher | |
| Direction of Rotation: | Top blade aft | |
| RPM: | ||
| Tail Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of Blades: | 4 | |
| Blade Construction: | Asymmetrical X-shape | |
| Blade Chord: | ||
| Blade Twist: | ||
| Tail Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Disc Area: | ||
| Solidity: | ||
| Tail Rotor Blade Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tip Speed: | ||
| Blade Area (per blade): | ||
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