Mi-26T2V

The biggest and mightiest helicopter. It outperforms any existing heavy-transport helicopter in terms of weight-lifting capability and range of cargoes delivered.

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Mi-26T2V Assault-transport helicopter is designed to provide airlifting of self-propelled machinery (both wheeled and tracked) and non-self-propelled machinery, bulky cargoes weighing up to 20 tons (44,100 lbs) both in the cargo cabin and on external sling. Moreover, it can be operated for transportation of paratroopers and medical evacuation of wounded, prompt delivery of fuels and lubricants, autonomous refueling of airborne and ground equipment, ﬁre extinguishing.

Weight

56 tons

Crew

5 persons

Max speed

295 km/h

Flight range

590 km

The helicopter can be applied in a transport, assault, medical, firefighting and refueling tanker versions.
Mi-26T2V provides delivery of servicemen, cargoes and fuel to hard-to-reach areas with a capability of landing on unprepared helicopter pads.

Characteristics

Maximum takeoff weight, kg:	56,000
Maximum speed, km/h:	295
Maximum payload, kg:	20,000
Service ceiling, m:	4,600
Flight range with internal fuel tanks (payload – 20 t), km:	590
Cargo cabin volume, m³:	120