The biggest helicopter in the world!
The B-12 (Mi-12 or Homer) is the heaviest and biggest
helicopter in the world. The B-12 was developed as a super heavy transport
helicopter commissioned by the military to transport components of
intercontinental ballistic missiles. The first flight of the helicopter was
made on July 10, 1968, and on August 6, 1969 - B-12 lifted a load of 44,205 kg
to a height of 2,255 m, setting a world record for helicopter lifting capacity.
For the creation of this helicopter, the American
Helicopter Association awarded developers a prize, awarded for outstanding
achievements in helicopter technology. Despite the amazing development, the
program was curtailed as unnecessary.
Specifications:
Crew: 6 people.
Passengers: 196 people.
Max. speed: 260 km / h
Flight range: 1000 km
It was built only 2 helicopters B-12.
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