| Country of Origin | CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States). |
|---|---|
| Similar Aircraft | Mi-6 Hook, HH-3E Jolly Green Giant. |
| Crew | Four. |
| Role | Heavy cargo-transport (100+ equipped troops, armored vehicles). |
| Armament | Usually none. |
| Dimensions | Length: 111 ft (33.8 m). Rotor diameter: 105 ft (32 m). |
Mi-26 Halo WEFT Description
| Wings | Eight-blade main rotor mounted above the fuselage midsection on a hump. |
|---|---|
| Engine(s) | Two turboshafts mounted on top of the cabin. Round air intakes above and behind the cockpit. Exhaust ports at sides of engines. |
| Fuselage | Long, bus-like body tapers to the nose and rear. Upswept rear section. Rounded nose and stepped-up cockpit. Fixed tricycle landing gear. |
| Tail | Swept-back, slightly tapered fin with large rotor on right side. Flats are forward-tapered and low-mounted on leading edge of the fin. |
Countries which Fly the Mi-26 Halo
India, CIS.