Mil Mi-26
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The Mil Mi-26 (Russian: Миль Ми-26, NATO reporting name: Halo) is a Soviet/Russian heavy transport helicopter. Its product code is Izdeliye 90. Operated by both military and civilian operators, it is the largest helicopter to have gone into serial production.[lower-alpha 1]
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Mi-26 | |
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A Russian Air Force Mi-26 | |
Role | Heavy lift transport helicopter |
National origin | Soviet Union/Russia |
Manufacturer | Rostvertol |
Design group | Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant |
First flight | 14 December 1977 |
Introduction | 1983 |
Status | In service |
Primary users | Russian Aerospace Forces Indian Air Force Aeroflot Algerian Air Force |
Produced | 1980–present |
Number built | Over 300 as of 2015[1] |
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