Mil V-7

An experimental Russian Helicopter, the V-7 was equipped with AI-7 turbines on the ends of its two-bladed main rotor--the first of its kind.  Developed from 1956-1957, four aircraft were manufactured in 1959.  The helicopter was designed to seat three passengers in addition to the pilot.

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: MVZ Mil

Primary manufacturer: MVZ Mil

Parent type: No type defined

Aircraft status: No longer flying

Configuration

Primary flight and mechanical characteristics

VTOL type: Helicopter

Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor

Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor

Crew required: 1 in Single seater arrangement

Landing gear: Skids

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References

References and sources used

Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant 50 Years
Lyubimaya Kniga
1998 (page 102)
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