Mil Mi-10
The Mil Mi- 10 (Russian Миль Ми -10, NATO code name " rake " ) was a Soviet cargo helicopter. Compared to similar constructions he had only a reduced normal passenger cabin, but was equipped with four high legs, so that it additionally a container or other bulky external loads (eg a bus ) could take up to themselves.
History
With the construction was started in February 1958. Basis for the Mi- 10 was the Mil Mi- sixth From her, the two were taken per 5500 WPS strong Soloviev D -25W engines and the R -7 transmission system including rotors. The body, however, was a new design. Under the fuselage large and bulky loads could be hung such as vehicles or containers. To this end, the loads had to be maneuvered only under the hull. With a ground clearance of 3.75 m to the hull bottom and a track width of six meters, this was not such a big problem with most loads. In a special container that was mounted below the helicopter, up to 120 people could be transported. In addition, found in the fuselage on folding seats up to 28 people, mostly assembly personnel for the external load, place.
To determine the maximum load was the Mi- 10R. In this version, the large and heavy main landing gear was replaced with a tricycle landing gear of the Mi-6. Thus, the payload was increased, and there were on September 23, 1961, test pilot in the cockpit of G. Alferov Mi- 10R flown the following records:
Another version with a shortened landing gear, the Crane version Mi -10K ( Korotkonogii - short-legged ) ( NATO reporting name " Harke - B"). Due to the greatly shortened chassis the normal payload of 8000 kg was increased to 11,000 kg. Under the nose there was a cabin for the loadmaster to lift the machine by the loads so much more precise and could be lowered. This version was first seen on March 26, 1966 in Moscow. Later Mi -10K were improved D- 25WF engines with a capacity of 6500 WPS ( 4781 kW) that allow for external loads up to 14,000 kg.
For the Soviet Armed Forces, the Mi- 10PP for electronic warfare arose. She possessed an external module in which there were jammers. These were apparently ready for use only on the ground.
From 1964 to 1969 a total of 63 Mi -10 series aircraft were built in Rostov-on- Don. They came mostly at various large construction projects in remote areas of the Soviet Union for use. Chance of Soviet or Russian planes were also used abroad, so also in the GDR. Only three aircraft were exported to Iraq.