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The Mil Mi-6 was a Soviet/Russian heavy transport helicopter and built in large numbers for both military and civil roles.-
The Mi-6 was first flown in September 1957. Getting this large vehicle in the air is no easy task; the Mi-6 has an enormous gearbox, heavier than its engines, and often uses short wings to relieve the load on the rotor in cruise. Not only was it for a long time the largest helicopter in the world, it was also the fastest with a speed of 300 km/h (190 mph). Its maximum load capacity is 12,000 kg.
In its early days this helicopter set many world records, including one for sheer circuit speed at over 211 mph (340 km/h). -
The twin nose wheels and large low-pressure main wheels do not retract. Normally flown by a crew of no fewer than five, the Mi-6 seats 65 armed troops and can alternatively carry 41 stretcher (litter) patients and two attendants, or a wide range of bulky loads, including vehicles, loaded through rear clamshell doors. In exercises fleets of these aircraft have airlifted many kinds of weapons, including FROG-7 rockets on their PT-76 tracked chassis, as well as large radars and heavy artillery. All Soviet Armoured personnel carriers, armoured cars and light Mechanised infantry combat vehicles can be carried.-
The Mi-6 was first flown in September 1957. Getting this large vehicle in the air is no easy task; the Mi-6 has an enormous gearbox, heavier than its engines, and often uses short wings to relieve the load on the rotor in cruise. Not only was it for a long time the largest helicopter in the world, it was also the fastest with a speed of 300 km/h (190 mph). Its maximum load capacity is 12,000 kg.
In its early days this helicopter set many world records, including one for sheer circuit speed at over 211 mph (340 km/h). -
The twin nose wheels and large low-pressure main wheels do not retract. Normally flown by a crew of no fewer than five, the Mi-6 seats 65 armed troops and can alternatively carry 41 stretcher (litter) patients and two attendants, or a wide range of bulky loads, including vehicles, loaded through rear clamshell doors. In exercises fleets of these aircraft have airlifted many kinds of weapons, including FROG-7 rockets on their PT-76 tracked chassis, as well as large radars and heavy artillery. All Soviet Armoured personnel carriers, armoured cars and light Mechanised infantry combat vehicles can be carried.-
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