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Mi-26 (Halo)

Heavy transport helicopterFielded 1983Pending verification

Also known as: Mil Mi-26

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Mi-26 (Halo)
Photo: Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China · CC0, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeHeavy transport helicopter
Alternative designationsMil Mi-26
Date of introduction1983
ProliferationAt least 14 countries
ManufacturerRostvertolMed[1]
Crew5Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length33.73 m111 ftMed[1]
Height8.15 m27 ftMed[1]
Empty weight28,200 kg62,170 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine2 x Lotarev D-136 (Mi-26)Med[1]
Thrust / power11,094 shp ( 8,729 kW) eachMed[1]
Service ceiling4,600 m15,092 ftMed[1]
Protection
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Armament and payload
Main Weapon SystemThere are no weapon systems associated with the Mi-26.Med[1]
Fire control
Radar1 x Doppler/weather radar in noseMed[1]
Variants
Mi-26AUpgraded military version with a new flight/navigation system. Flown in 1985 but no production[1]
Mi-26MUpgraded version of the Mi-26 for better performance.[1]
Mi-26SDisaster response version developed in response to nuclear accident at Chernobyl[1]
Mi-26TBasic civil cargo/freight transport version. Production from 1985.[[1]
Mi-26TSCivil cargo transport version, also marketed as Mi-26TC.[1]
Mi-26TMFlying crane version with under-nose gondola for pilot/crane operator.[1]
Mi-26TPFirefighting version with internal 15,000 litres (4,000 US gal; 3,300 imp gal) fire retardant tank.[1]
Mi-26MSMedical 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.[[1]
Summary

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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
BelarusChinaAlgeriaEquatorial GuineaIndiaJordanKazakhstanCambodiaMexicoPeruNorth KoreaRussiaVenezuela
Sources
  1. Mi-26 (Halo) Russian Heavy Transport Helicopter, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC0)