MI8/ MI-17 /MI-17-1В, MI-171/172, MI-26, KA-32
modifications
MI-8
MI-8 helicopter is one of the most efficient modifications of multipurpose middle class helicopter in the world, that has become the most popular mass-produced twin-engined helicopter ever.
It happened due to its efficient design, high level of performance and operational security within wide temperature range (from -50C to +50C), easy maintenance (including the option of stowing without being hangared), as well as much lower price in comparison to the similar international helicopters.
MI-8 airborne navigation equipment and radio communication devices allow customers to operate helicopter at unfavorable light and weather conditions.
Nowadays MI-8 is operated in more than 80 countries of the world.
With the whole quantity of produced helicopters that is more than 12 thousand - MI 8 is the unconditional global leader among the helicopters of its class. Spare parts MI-8
MI-17 and MI-17-1В*
MI-17 is a multipurpose middle class helicopter. MI-17 appeared as a new modification based on MI-8 helicopter.
The designers of MI-17 kept the main advantages of MI-8, namely its efficient construction, high level of performance and operational security within wide temperature range (from -50C to +50C), easy maintenance, as well as much lower price in comparison to the similar international helicopters.
The most outstanding feature of MI-17 in comparison with MI-8 is a higher-performance engine.
Another feature of that modification was tail rotor placement to the port that allowed in order to improve its flight especially its ceilings and time-to-climb rate.
Nowadays MI-17 is operated in more than 60 countries of the world.
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* Helicopter MI-17-1В is the modification of multipurpose helicopter MI-17. The main improvement made for this modification is a new propulsion system and auxiliary power unit. Another advantage is wheels with anti-icing system. Spare parts MI-17
Flight performance |
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Ultimate speed |
250 km/h |
Cruise speed |
230 km/h |
Built-in flight range |
610 km |
Service ceiling |
6 000 m |
Hover ceiling out of ground effect |
1 760 m |
Weight |
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Ultimate takeoff weight |
13 000 kg |
With external load |
13 000 kg |
Max. external load |
4 000 kg |
Max. cabin load |
4 000 kg |
Engins |
2 х ТВ3-117ВМ |
Power in takeoff mode |
2x 2 000 h.p. |
Power in emergency mode |
2x 2 200 h.p. |
Cabin |
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Lenght |
5 340 mm |
Width |
2 340 mm |
Height |
1 800 mm |
Volume |
27 m3 |
Capacity |
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Flight crew |
3 |
Passengers (passenger seats) |
Up to 26 passengers |
MI-171 and MI-172
Export MI-8 modification - МI-171 is one of the most successful models produced by Russian helicopter industry among multipurpose helicopters of middle class.
МI-171 helicopter embodied all the advantages of its well-known predecessor having acquired additional options due to the implementation of modern technologies.
The wide range of available navigation outfit and avionics allowed operators to use МI-171 for various purposes:
• passenger carriage
• cargo transportation
• rescue
• multipurpose use
For the short term the helicopter and its modifications were accepted in more than 30 countries of the world. Spare parts MI-171
Flight performance |
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Ultimate speed |
250 km/h |
Cruise speed |
230 km/h |
Built-in flight range |
610 km |
Service ceiling |
6 000 m |
Hover ceiling out of ground effect |
1 760 m |
Weight |
|
Ultimate takeoff weight |
13 000 kg |
With external load |
13 000 kg |
Max. external load |
4 000 kg |
Max. disposable cabin load |
4 000 kg |
Engins |
2 х ТВ3-117ВМ |
Power in takeoff mode |
2x 2 000 h.p. |
Power in emergency mode |
2x 2 200 h.p. |
Cabin |
|
Lenght |
5 340 mm |
Width |
2 340 mm |
Height |
1 800 mm |
Volume |
27 m3 |
Capacity |
|
Flight crew |
3 |
Passengers (passenger seats) |
Up to 26 passengers |
Flight performance |
|
Ultimate speed |
250 km/h |
Cruise speed |
230 km/h |
Built-in flight range |
570 km |
Service ceiling |
5 000 m |
Hover ceiling out of ground effect |
3 900 m |
Weight |
|
Ultimate takeoff weight |
12 000 kg |
Engines |
2 engines ТВ2-117ВМ |
Power |
2x 2 000 h.p. |
Capacity |
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Flight crew |
3 |
Passengers (passenger seats) |
up to 27 passengers |
MI-172 is the modification of МI-8МТВ-3 manufactured by Kazan Helicopter plant for export *.
Cabin volume of 23m3, rear-loading ramp and pocket side doors are ideal for various cargo types including vehicles transported within the cabin, long load with opening of rear-loading ramp.
Low noise and vibration level in addition to the climate control system within the cabin provide comfortable flight conditions.
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* The difference in nomination of МI-172 and МI-171 of Ulan-Ude plant due to certification requirements for similar helicopters that came from different manufacturers.
Flight performance |
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Ultimate speed |
250 km/h |
Cruise speed |
230 km/h |
Built-in flight range |
715 km |
Service ceiling |
5 000 m |
Hover ceiling out of ground effect |
3 900 m |
Weight |
|
Ultimate takeoff weight |
12 000 kg |
Engines |
2 ГТД ТВ2-117ВМ |
Power |
2x 2 000 h.p. |
Capacity |
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Flight crew |
3 |
Passengers (passenger seats) |
Up to 26 passengers |
MI-26
МI-26 is a heavy-lift multipurpose helicopter.
It is the largest series-produced transport helicopter in the world.
The helicopter is equipped with the external load system that enables it to carry standard shipping containers.
Multi-purpose stabilizing platform allows to accelerate its speed up to 200 km/h while transporting oversize and long loads by means of external load system.
In addition MI-26 is equipped with automatic gripping device for gripping of wood in mountainous areas.
Due to its navigation and radio electronic equipment MI-26 is capable to cope with any tasks even at unfavorable light and weather conditions.
Nowadays more than 80 helicopters of MI-26 family are operated in more than 15 countries of the world.
Flight performance |
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Ultimate speed |
270 km/h |
Cruise speed |
255 km/h |
Built-in flight range |
800 km |
Service ceiling |
4 600 m |
Hover ceiling out of ground effect |
1 520 m |
Engines |
2 х Д-136 |
Power in takeoff mode |
10 000 h.p. |
Power in emergency mode |
11 400 h.p. |
Weight |
|
Ultimate takeoff weight |
56 000 kg |
With external load |
56 000 kg |
Max. Disposable external load |
20 000 kg |
Max.disposable cabin load |
20 000 kg |
Cabin |
|
Lenght (cargo floor) |
12 000 mm |
Width |
3 250 mm |
Height |
3 170 mm |
Volume |
119 m3 |
Capacity |
|
Flight crew |
Up to 6 crew members |
Passengers (passenger seats) |
Up to 82 passengers |
KA-32
КА-32 is a middle class multipurpose helicopter designed for cargo transportation.
КА-32 helicopter is a modification of КА-27ПС, designed especially for civil use considering successful deck start of КА-25 and КА-27.
Initially КА-32 was supposed to be used mainly for ice observation in the extreme Arctic conditions with day-night capability. Nevertheless KA-32 was later modified as multipurpose all-weather helicopter:
• for rescue purposes,
• transportation,
• unloading of vessels and maintenance operations at oil platforms,
• crane operations during equipment installation,
• transportation of fine wood,
• patrol service
and other purposes.
The helicopter is equipped with advanced navigation complex with airborne electronic computer, surveillance radar station, anti-icing systems and dedicated equipment.
КА-32 is a unique modification to be operated as a cargo carrier with external load and as a «flying crane» for assembling high-rise constructions. Coaxial configuration of КА-32 main rotor system has a number of crucial advantages in hovering and maneuver capability that enables the helicopter to execute complicated erecting works.
Nowadays more than 170 helicopters of КА-32 family are operated in more than 30 countries of the world.
Flight performance |
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Ultimate speed |
260 km/h |
Cruise speed |
220 km/h |
Built-in flight range |
800 km |
Service ceiling |
5 000 m |
Weight |
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Ultimate takeoff weight |
11 000 kg |
With external load |
12 700 kg |
Engines |
2 х ТВ3-117 |
Power |
2x 2 000 h.p. |
Capacity |
|
Flight crew |
Up to 3 crew members |
Passengers (passenger seats) |
Up to 13 passengers |
