Dismantling, transportation and assembly of an Mi-6 helicopter in Torzhok. Helicopter restoration
The Mi-6 had the greatest lifting capacity of any helicopter of its time. In September 1962, an Mi-6 lifted a 20-ton load to an altitude of 2,738 meters. It was also once the world's fastest helicopter, reaching 320 km/h. After setting a world record, the Mil design bureau received the international Sikorsky Prize.
Fuselage dimensions:
- Length, m: 33.16
- Height, m: 9.16
- Width, m: 3.2
The helicopter was built at the Rostov Helicopter Plant from 1959 in both military and civilian versions.
It was exported between 1964 and 1978.
Mi-6 production continued until 1980, when it was replaced by the more advanced Mi-26.