MI-26
Origin: Russia
Type: Heavy transport helicopter.
Accommodation: Four crew. Two pilots seat side-by-side along with one one engineer in the cockpit. A load master is usually carried in the cabin. Upto 85 fully equipped troops can be embarked in the cabin.
Design Features: A conventional semi-monocoque structure of pod and boom type. Vital areas protected by with titanium armor plating. Eight-blade titanium main rotor. The helicopter has a retractable tricycle type landing gear with carbon disc brakes. Differential braking for steering. Fully pressurized cabin.
Number Procured: 4
..........................Two (Z-2896, Z-2897) in May 86
..........................Two (Z-3075, Z-3076) in Feb 89
Units Equipped:
....................... 126 Helicopter Flight "Feather Weights"
Rotor Span: 32m, length - 40m, height - 8.15m and disc area - 804 m2
Weights: Empty - 25,000 kg (55,000 lbs.)
............Normal - 49,000 kg (107,800 lbs.)
............Maximum - 56,000 kg (123,200 lbs.)
Avionics: INS, flight computer, Map display, weather radar, TFR, and full blind/adverse weather instrumentation. Four axis auto stabilization.
Engine: Two Loratev D-136 free turbine turbo-shafts rated at 11, 600 shp. Auto synchronization and boosters for emergencies.
Speed: Maximum - 306 km/h (184 mph; 160 knots)
..........Max. cruising speed 240 km/h (144 mph, 125 knots)
Service Ceiling: 8000 meters (26,240 ft.)
Range: Maximum - 338 nautical miles (650km; 390 miles).
..........Operational - 167 nautical miles (320 km; 192 miles).
Comments: The IAF currently operates a single unit of Mi-26s. The helicopters have been a tremendous asset in sustaining the Indian Army's high altitude deployments in Ladakh. The unit, No.126 Helicopter Flight "Featherweights" is based at Chandigarh and is equipped with four Mi-26s.
Accommodation: Four crew. Two pilots seat side-by-side along with one one engineer in the cockpit. A load master is usually carried in the cabin. Upto 85 fully equipped troops can be embarked in the cabin.
Design Features: A conventional semi-monocoque structure of pod and boom type. Vital areas protected by with titanium armor plating. Eight-blade titanium main rotor. The helicopter has a retractable tricycle type landing gear with carbon disc brakes. Differential braking for steering. Fully pressurized cabin.
Number Procured: 4
..........................Two (Z-2896, Z-2897) in May 86
..........................Two (Z-3075, Z-3076) in Feb 89
Units Equipped:
....................... 126 Helicopter Flight "Feather Weights"
Rotor Span: 32m, length - 40m, height - 8.15m and disc area - 804 m2
Weights: Empty - 25,000 kg (55,000 lbs.)
............Normal - 49,000 kg (107,800 lbs.)
............Maximum - 56,000 kg (123,200 lbs.)
Avionics: INS, flight computer, Map display, weather radar, TFR, and full blind/adverse weather instrumentation. Four axis auto stabilization.
Engine: Two Loratev D-136 free turbine turbo-shafts rated at 11, 600 shp. Auto synchronization and boosters for emergencies.
Speed: Maximum - 306 km/h (184 mph; 160 knots)
..........Max. cruising speed 240 km/h (144 mph, 125 knots)
Service Ceiling: 8000 meters (26,240 ft.)
Range: Maximum - 338 nautical miles (650km; 390 miles).
..........Operational - 167 nautical miles (320 km; 192 miles).
Comments: The IAF currently operates a single unit of Mi-26s. The helicopters have been a tremendous asset in sustaining the Indian Army's high altitude deployments in Ladakh. The unit, No.126 Helicopter Flight "Featherweights" is based at Chandigarh and is equipped with four Mi-26s.
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