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Mi-8/17, Μi-38, Mi-26: News
Cyberspec- Posts : 2904
Points : 3057
Join date : 2011-08-08
Location : Terra Australis
- Post n°51
Re: Mi-8/17, Μi-38, Mi-26: News
New Mi-26. Serial No: 34001212529
Sujoy- Posts : 2429
Points : 2587
Join date : 2012-04-02
Location : India || भारत
- Post n°52
Re: Mi-8/17, Μi-38, Mi-26: News
Source : DARE ( Aero India 2013 )
GarryB- Posts : 40736
Points : 41238
Join date : 2010-03-30
Location : New Zealand
- Post n°53
Re: Mi-8/17, Μi-38, Mi-26: News
Interesting Sujoy, but the chance of the Russian military adopting it over President-M is fairly slim...
Werewolf- Posts : 5936
Points : 6125
Join date : 2012-10-24
- Post n°54
Re: Mi-8/17, Μi-38, Mi-26: News
Looks like a Vitebsk lite system.
BTW, what is RFU stands for?
BTW, what is RFU stands for?
Sujoy- Posts : 2429
Points : 2587
Join date : 2012-04-02
Location : India || भारत
- Post n°55
Re: Mi-8/17, Μi-38, Mi-26: News
Werewolf wrote:BTW, what is RFU stands for?
Radio Frequency Unit . Basically the Transceiver Unit.
Viktor- Posts : 5796
Points : 6429
Join date : 2009-08-25
Age : 44
Location : Croatia
- Post n°56
Re: Mi-8/17, Μi-38, Mi-26: News
The new Mi-26 Russian Air Force
http://sdelanounas.ru/blogs/37579/
and now this one too
Russian Defense Ministry Signs $100 Mln Deal to Overhaul 3 Tu-160 Bombers
http://sdelanounas.ru/blogs/37579/
and now this one too
Russian Defense Ministry Signs $100 Mln Deal to Overhaul 3 Tu-160 Bombers
TheArmenian- Posts : 1880
Points : 2025
Join date : 2011-09-14
- Post n°57
Re: Mi-8/17, Μi-38, Mi-26: News
...and an order for 40 Mi-8 AMTSh for $380 million.
Wow, at $9.5 mil. per unit...nice price.
http://en.rian.ru/military_news/20130803/182562352/Russian-Defense-Ministry-Signs-380M-Helicopter-Deal.html
Wow, at $9.5 mil. per unit...nice price.
http://en.rian.ru/military_news/20130803/182562352/Russian-Defense-Ministry-Signs-380M-Helicopter-Deal.html
TR1- Posts : 5435
Points : 5433
Join date : 2011-12-06
- Post n°58
mi-8 helicopter
Damn yeah, thats a solid price.
One advantage of the historic Mi-8 line!
One advantage of the historic Mi-8 line!
Viktor- Posts : 5796
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Join date : 2009-08-25
Age : 44
Location : Croatia
- Post n°59
Five new "Terminator" came in BBO
Five new "Terminator" came in BBO
Viktor- Posts : 5796
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Join date : 2009-08-25
Age : 44
Location : Croatia
- Post n°60
6 new Mi-8 MTV5
6 new Mi-8 MTV5
Army aviation WEST 6 replenished with the latest troop-carrying helicopters Mi-8 MTV-5
Army aviation WEST 6 replenished with the latest troop-carrying helicopters Mi-8 MTV-5
Viktor- Posts : 5796
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Join date : 2009-08-25
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Location : Croatia
- Post n°61
Mi-26 helicopter
14 from the contract of 18
Another new military Mi-26 in Rostov
Another new military Mi-26 in Rostov
Viktor- Posts : 5796
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Join date : 2009-08-25
Age : 44
Location : Croatia
- Post n°62
Five new "Terminator" came in BBO
Nice.
Four new "Terminator" in the air unit arrived in Transbaikalia
Four new "Terminator" in the air unit arrived in Transbaikalia
George1- Posts : 18556
Points : 19061
Join date : 2011-12-22
Location : Greece
- Post n°63
Re: Mi-8/17, Μi-38, Mi-26: News
The upgraded Mi-26T2 will go into production in 2015
By the end of the current year the upgraded heavy Mi-26T2 helicopter should receive lettering indicating that it is a production model, and in 2015 it will enter serial production. The heavy lift helicopter will receive a new set of avionics developed by KRET. Thanks to its on-board equipment, the Mi-26T2 requires only two crew members and can perform flights around the clock and in all conditions.
According to the Interfax news agency, the Mi-26T2 is currently undergoing preliminary flight testing, which will last approximately a month. To date, there is one flying prototype of the Mi-26T2 helicopter, the agency reports. The Mi-26T2 will be produced commercially starting with the second production unit in Rostov-on-Don at the Rostvertol facility, which belongs to the Russian Helicopters holding. The first deliveries of the upgraded helicopter will begin in 2015.
The Mi-26T2 is equipped with modern BREO-26 on-board avionics, which have been developed by KRET. At its heart is the NPK90-2 flight and navigation system, which is supported by NAVSTAR/GLONASS. The avionics system is also equipped with five LCD displays.
In addition, the avionics of the Mi-26T2 integrate an around-the-clock gyrostabilized optoelectronic system, backup device system, modern communications system and on-board control system. Night vision goggles are also available as an additional option at the discretion of the customer.
The BREO-26 system will significantly increase the reliability and flight safety of the Mi-26T2. It will also improve the stability and controllability of the helicopter, as well as the precision of its hovering flight, which is especially important when working with externally slung loads.
Thanks to its new avionics, the Mi-26T2 can now fly at any time of the day and in fair or in adverse weather conditions, including over featureless terrain. In addition, the use of modern avionics has allowed for reducing the number of members of the helicopter crew from five to two.
KRET creates avionics for helicopter giant KRET creates avionics for helicopter giant
The Mi-26T2 can be used to transport bulky cargo and equipment either in the cargo cabin or suspended from an external sling. The maximum weight of cargo transported either inside the helicopter or from an external sling is 20 tons.
The military version of the helicopter can carry 82 marines, and the ambulance or emergency response version will be able to carry up to 60 wounded people. It can also be used to carry out construction and installation works of varying degrees of complexity. In addition, the Mi-26T2 can perform rapid deliveries of fuel and autonomous refueling of various ground-based equipment. It can also fight fires, be used in logging or deployed to address a wide range of transport problems.
http://kret.com/en/news/3415/
By the end of the current year the upgraded heavy Mi-26T2 helicopter should receive lettering indicating that it is a production model, and in 2015 it will enter serial production. The heavy lift helicopter will receive a new set of avionics developed by KRET. Thanks to its on-board equipment, the Mi-26T2 requires only two crew members and can perform flights around the clock and in all conditions.
According to the Interfax news agency, the Mi-26T2 is currently undergoing preliminary flight testing, which will last approximately a month. To date, there is one flying prototype of the Mi-26T2 helicopter, the agency reports. The Mi-26T2 will be produced commercially starting with the second production unit in Rostov-on-Don at the Rostvertol facility, which belongs to the Russian Helicopters holding. The first deliveries of the upgraded helicopter will begin in 2015.
The Mi-26T2 is equipped with modern BREO-26 on-board avionics, which have been developed by KRET. At its heart is the NPK90-2 flight and navigation system, which is supported by NAVSTAR/GLONASS. The avionics system is also equipped with five LCD displays.
In addition, the avionics of the Mi-26T2 integrate an around-the-clock gyrostabilized optoelectronic system, backup device system, modern communications system and on-board control system. Night vision goggles are also available as an additional option at the discretion of the customer.
The BREO-26 system will significantly increase the reliability and flight safety of the Mi-26T2. It will also improve the stability and controllability of the helicopter, as well as the precision of its hovering flight, which is especially important when working with externally slung loads.
Thanks to its new avionics, the Mi-26T2 can now fly at any time of the day and in fair or in adverse weather conditions, including over featureless terrain. In addition, the use of modern avionics has allowed for reducing the number of members of the helicopter crew from five to two.
KRET creates avionics for helicopter giant KRET creates avionics for helicopter giant
The Mi-26T2 can be used to transport bulky cargo and equipment either in the cargo cabin or suspended from an external sling. The maximum weight of cargo transported either inside the helicopter or from an external sling is 20 tons.
The military version of the helicopter can carry 82 marines, and the ambulance or emergency response version will be able to carry up to 60 wounded people. It can also be used to carry out construction and installation works of varying degrees of complexity. In addition, the Mi-26T2 can perform rapid deliveries of fuel and autonomous refueling of various ground-based equipment. It can also fight fires, be used in logging or deployed to address a wide range of transport problems.
http://kret.com/en/news/3415/
George1- Posts : 18556
Points : 19061
Join date : 2011-12-22
Location : Greece
- Post n°64
Re: Mi-8/17, Μi-38, Mi-26: News
Russian Arctic Helicopter Ready for Deliveries in 2015 - Source
MOSCOW, August 8 (RIA Novosti) - Deliveries of the Mi-8AMTSh-VA helicopters, a variant of the Mi-8 medium twin-turbine transport helicopter modified for use in the Arctic, may begin as early as next year, Leonid Belykh, managing director of the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (UUAP), said Friday.
“Basically, everything is ready. A prototype model is in the works, and it is all up to the Defense Ministry now. If we sign a deal this year, then we will start [the deliveries] next year,” Belykh told RIA Novosti.
The aviation plant reported that the helicopter meets all the requirements in order to excel in the harsh weather conditions of the Far North. Its design will allow it to operate in low temperatures and low visibility, including during the polar night. The helicopter is also able to fly even in the case of navigation problems, for example, when it is without a satellite signal.
The Mi-8AMTSh-VA model is developed based on the upgraded Mi-8AMTSh-V helicopter that features new Klimov VK-2500-03 turboshaft engines, a more powerful TA-14 auxiliary power plant and upgraded avionics.
MOSCOW, August 8 (RIA Novosti) - Deliveries of the Mi-8AMTSh-VA helicopters, a variant of the Mi-8 medium twin-turbine transport helicopter modified for use in the Arctic, may begin as early as next year, Leonid Belykh, managing director of the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (UUAP), said Friday.
“Basically, everything is ready. A prototype model is in the works, and it is all up to the Defense Ministry now. If we sign a deal this year, then we will start [the deliveries] next year,” Belykh told RIA Novosti.
The aviation plant reported that the helicopter meets all the requirements in order to excel in the harsh weather conditions of the Far North. Its design will allow it to operate in low temperatures and low visibility, including during the polar night. The helicopter is also able to fly even in the case of navigation problems, for example, when it is without a satellite signal.
The Mi-8AMTSh-VA model is developed based on the upgraded Mi-8AMTSh-V helicopter that features new Klimov VK-2500-03 turboshaft engines, a more powerful TA-14 auxiliary power plant and upgraded avionics.
d_taddei2- Posts : 3033
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Join date : 2013-05-11
Location : Scotland Alba
- Post n°65
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Hi great thread and some nice pictures, does anyone know how to upload pic from your pc? I had the pleasure of sitting in the cockpits of MI-8 and MI-26 a couple of months ago, also have some other pics of other helicopters and planes. if anyone is interested.
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GarryB- Posts : 40736
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Join date : 2010-03-30
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- Post n°66
Re: Mi-8/17, Μi-38, Mi-26: News
Check your private messages...
d_taddei2- Posts : 3033
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- Post n°67
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some pictures i took in May 2014, in Zhulany aircraft museum, Ukraine.
I have more helicopter pics and fixed wing pics including TU-95
mi-26 cockpit
some more to follow
I have more helicopter pics and fixed wing pics including TU-95
mi-26 cockpit
some more to follow
Last edited by d_taddei2 on Sat Aug 09, 2014 1:05 pm; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : additional info)
d_taddei2- Posts : 3033
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- Post n°68
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me in the MI-8
mi-26 cargo hold
if you want anymore pics or videos of fixed wing, tanks, armoured vehicles, firearms, monuments etc of Soviet and Russian nature let me know i have loads.
Last edited by d_taddei2 on Sat Aug 09, 2014 1:04 pm; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : additional info)
mack8- Posts : 1039
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Join date : 2013-08-02
- Post n°69
Re: Mi-8/17, Μi-38, Mi-26: News
George1 wrote:do we know how many Mi-8MTV-5 and Mi-8AMTSh have been delivered so far?
All i could find are figures for 2013, there were no less than 53 Mi-8AMTSh and 10 Mi-8MTV-5 delivered apparently.
PS: This is from wiki, although it says that 53 is the total number delivered in 2013 (inaccurate, there were 63)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Air_Force
Morpheus Eberhardt- Posts : 1925
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Join date : 2013-05-20
- Post n°70
Re: Mi-8/17, Μi-38, Mi-26: News
d_taddei2 wrote:
me in the MI-8
mi-26 cargo hold
if you want anymore pics or videos of fixed wing, tanks, armoured vehicles, firearms, monuments etc of Soviet and Russian nature let me know i have loads.
Thanks, I am very interested.
George1- Posts : 18556
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Join date : 2011-12-22
Location : Greece
- Post n°71
Re: Mi-8/17, Μi-38, Mi-26: News
Mi-8 with an interesting loadout:
d_taddei2- Posts : 3033
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- Post n°72
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Morpheus Eberhardt wrote:d_taddei2 wrote:
me in the MI-8
mi-26 cargo hold
if you want anymore pics or videos of fixed wing, tanks, armoured vehicles, firearms, monuments etc of Soviet and Russian nature let me know i have loads.
Thanks, I am very interested.
i will start a thread in the Multimedia section of this forum and will upload pics from my a trip a couple of months ago to Donetsk, Kiev, Pervomaysk missle silo, and Crimea, i also spent 5 days in the exclusion zone of chernobyl, but not sure if this forum is the best place to post chernobyl pics.
Werewolf- Posts : 5936
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- Post n°73
Re: Mi-8/17, Μi-38, Mi-26: News
Would be nice to see more pictures.
Mike E- Posts : 2619
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- Post n°74
Re: Mi-8/17, Μi-38, Mi-26: News
d_taddei2 wrote:Morpheus Eberhardt wrote:d_taddei2 wrote:
me in the MI-8
mi-26 cargo hold
if you want anymore pics or videos of fixed wing, tanks, armoured vehicles, firearms, monuments etc of Soviet and Russian nature let me know i have loads.
Thanks, I am very interested.
i will start a thread in the Multimedia section of this forum and will upload pics from my a trip a couple of months ago to Donetsk, Kiev, Pervomaysk missle silo, and Crimea, i also spent 5 days in the exclusion zone of chernobyl, but not sure if this forum is the best place to post chernobyl pics.
Please!
TheArmenian- Posts : 1880
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- Post n°75
Re: Mi-8/17, Μi-38, Mi-26: News
Mi factory in Ulan-Ude: Two dozen new Mi-8 helicopters ready for delivery to the Russian Air force.
More photos here: http://bmpd.livejournal.com/956570.html
More photos here: http://bmpd.livejournal.com/956570.html