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Mi-26T2

Heavy transport helicopterFielded 2015Pending verification

Also known as: Mil Mi-26, Halo

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Mi-26T2
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System
TypeHeavy transport helicopter
Alternative designationsMil Mi-26, Halo
Date of introduction2015
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerRostvertolMed[1]
Crew2–3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length33.73 m111 ftMed[1]
Height8.15 m27 ftMed[1]
Empty weight28,600 kg63,052 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine2 x Progress D-136-2Med[1]
Thrust / power11,650 shp ( 8,690 kW) eachMed[1]
Service ceiling4,600 m15,092 ftMed[1]
Protection
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Fire control
Radar1 x Doppler/weather radar in noseMed[1]
Sensor Suite(s) AvailableYes, NPK90-2 Integrated Avionics Equipment System (IAES)Med[1]
GPSYes, GPS/GLONASS/NAVSTAR position findingMed[1]
Navigation TypeInertial NavigationMed[1]
Velocity SensorDoppler Velocity SensorMed[1]
Display Screensfive multi-functional liquid-crystal displaysMed[1]
SearchlightTransas TSL-1600 searchlightMed[1]
Night Visioninfrared illuminator for use with night-vision gogglesMed[1]
Sensors noteThe sling operator can control the external load visually through a BTU-3 television system that shows a color image on a cockpit display.Med[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 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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. Mi-26T2 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)