Mil Mi-26 ‘Halo’

World's largest helicopter first displayed in the west at the 1981 Paris Air Show. Development started in early 1970’s and prototype first flew 14 December 1977. Operational in 1983, with export deliveries starting in June 1986. Total delivered: 300+.

Specifications:
Accommodation: 4 + 80
Cargo/baggage: 22,000 kg (48,500 lb)
Max Speed: 159 kt (295 km/h)
Range: 270 nm (500 km)

Dimensions:
Main rotor diameter: 32.0 m (105 ft 0 in)
Length: (rotors turning): 40.0 m (131 ft 3 in)
Height: 8.2 m (26 ft 9 in)

Features:
Eight-blade main rotor and five-blade starboard tail rotor; twin ZMKB Progress D-136 turboshafts; clamshell rear doors; swept tail rotor/stabilizer support; tricycle landing gear.