Mi-26T2 Russian Heavy Transport Helicopter
Mil Mi-26
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Basic Information
Name
Mi-26T2 Russian Heavy Transport Helicopter
Designation
Mil Mi-26
Alternate Designation
Mil Mi-26; Halo
Equipment Type
—
Manufacturer
Rostvertol
Date of Introduction
2015
Description
The Mi-26T2 is the latest upgraded version of the Mi-26. The Mi-26T2 is a modernisation of the Mi-26T heavy-lift transport helicopter designed by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant, a division of Russian Helicopters.The modernised helicopter is designed to transport heavy cargo and equipment. It can be used to quickly transport up to 82 troops and their equipment, as well as a wide range of heavy-weight combat vehicles. Mi-26T2 - an upgraded version of the helicopter, Mi-26T2 is fitted with a new BREO-26 avionics suite and glass cockpit with five multifunctional LCD displays, new digital autopilot, and NAVSTAR/GLONASS supported navigation system. The Mi-26T2’s array of on-board equipment ensures the helicopter can operate in any part of the world, and ensures it can perform flights to international standards. The latest avionics suite fitted also makes it possible to reduce the number of crew needed from 5 to 2 people, plus an operator should the external sling be in use.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Variants
Mi-26A
Upgraded military version with a new flight/navigation system. Flown in 1985 but no production
Mi-26M
Upgraded version of the Mi-26 for better performance.
Mi-26S
Disaster response version developed in response to nuclear accident at Chernobyl
Mi-26T
Basic civil cargo/freight transport version. Production from 1985.[
Mi-26TS
Civil cargo transport version, also marketed as Mi-26TC.
Mi-26TM
Flying crane version with under-nose gondola for pilot/crane operator.
Mi-26TP
Firefighting version with internal 15,000 litres (4,000 US gal; 3,300 imp gal) fire retardant tank.
Mi-26MS
Medical evacuation version of Mi-26T. Up to 60 stretcher cases in field ambulance role, or can be equipped for intensive care or as field hospital.[
Mi-26P
63 seat passenger version.[
Mi-26PK
Flying crane derivative of Mi-26P
Mi-26T2
Improved version of the Mi-26T equipped with BREO-26 airborne electronic system, allowing it to fly any time, day or night, under good and bad weather conditions. Serial production began on May 22, 2015.[
Mi-26T2V
Newest modernization variant intended for the Russian military, equipped with new NPK90-2V avionics suite allowing it to fly routes in automatic mode, airborne defense complex "Vitebsk", anti-blast seats and new navigation and satellite communication systems. The cockpit is fitted with multifunctional displays with provision for use of night-vision goggles during night ops. The Mi-26T2V made its maiden flight in August 2018
Mi-27
Proposed airborne command post variant; two prototypes bui
System
Alternative Designation
Mil Mi-26; Halo
Primary Function
Heavy Transport Helicopter
In Service
2015-Present
Manufacturer
Rostvertol
Crew
2-3 (pilot, co-pilot and loadmaster when carrying an external load) ea
Passengers
The modernised helicopter is designed to transport heavy cargo and equipment. It can be used to quickly transport up to 82 troops and their equipment, as well as a wide range of heavy-weight combat vehicles.
Blades, Main Rotor
8
Blades, Tail Rotor
5 ea
Number of Engines
2 ea, however the helicopter has the ability to fly with only one engine ea
Day/Night Capable
Yes
All Weather Capable
Yes, NPK90-2 integrated avionics equipment system (IAES)
Number of Hard Points
INA
Note
Crew requirements are reduced with the elimination of the flight engineer and navigator.
Dimensions
Length
33.73 m
Width
INA m
Height
8.15 m
Main Rotor Diameter
32.0 m
Disc Area
804.25 sq m m
Cabin, Length
12.00 m
Cabin, Width
3.25 m
Cabin, Height
2.95 m to 3.17 m
Cabin, Volume
120 cu m
Weight, Empty
28,600 kg
Weight, Normal Takeoff
49,500 kg
Weight, Maximum Takeoff
56,000 kg
Maximum Payload
20,000 kg
External Payload, out of Ground Effect
14,515 kg
External Payload, in Ground Effect
18,144 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
2 x Progress D-136-2
Engine Type
INA
Engine Power
11,650 shp ( 8,690 kW) each
Transmission Rating
20,000 shp (14,914 kW)
Speed, Maximum
295 km/h
Speed, Cruise
255 km/h
Range w/Maximum Internal Fuel and Maximum Payload
800 km
Range, Ferry
1,920 km
Ceiling
4,600 m
Ceiling, Hovering in Ground Effect
4,600 m
Ceiling, Hovering out of Ground Effect
1,520 m
Internal Fuel Capacity
11,900 liters
Fuel Consumption
0.437 lb (0.198 kg)/hp/hour
Note
The helicopter can also provide self-contained refuelling to ground-based vehicles
Communications
Radio
INA
Fire Control and Avionics
Fire Control System Type
INA
Radar
1 x Doppler/weather radar in nose
Digital or Analog Cockpit
Digital
Fire Control Radar
INA
Direct Fire Control
No
Laser Designator
INA
Sensor Suite(s) Available
Yes, NPK90-2 Integrated Avionics Equipment System (IAES)
Position Location System
Yes
Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)
Yes
Terrain Mapping
Yes
GPS
Yes, GPS/GLONASS/NAVSTAR position finding
Navigation Type
Inertial Navigation
Velocity Sensor
Doppler Velocity Sensor
Display Screens
five multi-functional liquid-crystal displays
Electronic Flight Instrumentation System (EFIS)
Yes
Searchlight
Transas TSL-1600 searchlight
Night Vision
infrared illuminator for use with night-vision goggles
Note
The sling operator can control the external load visually through a BTU-3 television system that shows a color image on a cockpit display.
Protection
Fuselage
INA
Cockpit Glass
INA
Stealth Properties
No
Heat Signature Reduction
INA
Add on Armor
INA
NBC Protection
Yes
EW
INA
EW Counter Measures/CCM
INA
Counter Measures (Chaff/Flares)
INA
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Transport Helicopter
Air > Transport Helicopter
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
33.73 m
Width
—
Height
8.15 m
Weight
49500 kg
Operators (1)
Russia
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