Mil Mi-26
The Mil Mi-26 (Russian: Миль Ми-26, NATO reporting name: Halo) is a Soviet/Russian heavy transport helicopter. Its product code is Izdeliye 90. Operated by both military and civilian operators, it is the largest helicopter to have gone into serial production.
| Mi-26 | |
|---|---|
| A Russian Air Force Mi-26 | |
| Role | Heavy lift transport helicopter |
| National origin | Soviet Union/Russia |
| Manufacturer | Rostvertol |
| Design group | Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant |
| First flight | 14 December 1977 |
| Introduction | 1983 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | Russian Aerospace Forces Indian Air Force Aeroflot Algerian Air Force |
| Produced | 1980–present |
| Number built | 316 as of 2015 |
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