Mil Mi-6A
An updated version of the Mil Mi-6. The capacity of the helicopter is increased, allowing between 65 and 90 passengers, normally. Maximum internal and slung payloads are 12000 kg and 9000 kg, respectively; the 9 tonne payload allows the aircraft to replace cranes for heavy cargo transport.
Configuration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL type: Helicopter
Lift configuration: Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: Tail rotor
Crew required: 5-6
Crew seating: Other
Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)
Layout and Dimensions
Data on aircraft size| Overall Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall Height: | ||
| Overall Length: | ||
| Overall Width: | 35.00 m | 114.8 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 characteristics| Weights | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Gross Weight (ground): | 44,000 kg | 97,003 lb |
| Max Gross Weight (airborne): | ||
| Max Take-off Weight: | 44,000 kg | 97,003 lb |
| Empty Weight: | 27,240 kg | 60,054 lb |
| Useful Load: | 16,760 kg | 36,949 lb |
| Empty Weight Fraction: | 0.619 | |
| Climb Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Rate of Climb: | ||
| Hover Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hover Ceiling IGE: | 2,250 m | 7,382 ft |
| Hover Ceiling OGE: | ||
| Limitations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Level Flight Speed: | 304 km/h | 164 kts |
| Never Exceed Speed: | ||
| Service Ceiling: | 4,500 m | 14,764 ft |
| Range and Endurance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Range: | 620 km | 335 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: | 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: | 56.84 kg/m² | 11.642 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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