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Mi-6 (Hook)
Mil · USSR
When it flew, the Mi-6 was the largest helicopter in the world. It featured large stub wings to provide lift during high-speed flight, relieving the load on the main rotor. It could carry over 70 passengers or a motorized vehicle in its massive hold.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1959 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 300 km/h |
| Range | 620 km |
| Ceiling | 4,500 m |
| Engines | 2x Soloviev D-25V turboshafts |
Armament & Payload
1x 12.7mm machine gun in the nose (optional).