We missed the Mil Mi-12 in our roundup of crazy Soviet aircraft. The “Homer,” as NATO calls it, is the biggest helicopter in the world at 220ft from blade to ...
On this day in aviation history, 64 years ago-July 7, 1961-the Mil Mi-8 made its first flight. Designated "Hip" by NATO, the Mi-8 is a medium twin-turbine helicopter developed in the Soviet Union ...
TARIN KOT, Afghanistan - The Mil Mi-26 helicopter, also known as the Halo, is arguably one of the largest helicopters in existence. This eight bladed helicopter, capable of carrying large up-armored ...
It may be surprising to some to find out that the most produced helicopter in the world isn't the Bell UH-1 Huey or the Sikorsky Black Hawk, but the Russian-built Mil Mi-8 helicopter. To date, over 17 ...