Key Facts
| Total Delivered: | 1 |
| Total Still Active: | 0 |
| Total Now Stored: | 0 |
| Service Entry: | 2001 |
| Retirement: | 2002 |
| Main Role: | Transport |
| Origin: | leased |
History
The monster Mil Mi-26Z Halo is the world’s largest helicopter and one was leased from Russia in November 2001 for one year to provide a heavy troop and utility transport role to the Air Force.
This aircraft is capable of carrying up to 105 troops or two armoured vehicles, and was used during the summer-time as a water-carrying aircraft to help fight forest-fires.
The Mil Mi-26Z Halo does not carry external armaments.
The Mi-26 was returned in November 2002, at the end of its lease.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RA-02675 | 24 Nov 2001 | returned Nov 2002 |
Pictures
None at present.
More Information
References
- European Air Forces Directory 2003/04 (Mach III)
- European Air Forces Directory 2005/06 (Mach III)
- European Air Forces Directory 2012/13 (Mach III)
Other Sources
To be added.
See other operators of the Mil Mi-26 'Halo'