Ka-25 Hormone

Notes: This is a Russian-designed naval helicopter, used for ASW, missile guidance, missile tracking, mine laying, and search and rescue. It went out of Russian service long ago, but is used by India, Syria, Vietnam, and Yugoslavia. The helicopter uses twin contra-rotating rotors and thus does not need a tail rotor (a common Kamov design). The aircraft does not have ejection seats, and the helicopter is not capable on in-flight refueling. The helicopter detailed here is the Ka-25PS (Hormone-C), a search and rescue/utility variant. It is not armed. It has a rescue hoist with a capacity of 300 kilograms.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$515,726

AvG

1.3 tons

7.5 tons

3+12

12

Radar

Enclosed

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Ceiling

440

110

60/28

1090

555

4000

Combat Equipment

Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone

RF

Armament

Ammo

Radio Direction Finder

26m

None

None

None

Ka-27/28/32 Helix

Notes: This helicopter replaced the Hormone in Russian service, and is also used by India, Vietnam, and Yugoslavia. It is a larger version of the Hormone, and its robust design and rugged construction has made it popular with crews. It comes in versions for search and rescue, ASW, cargo, and civilian versions. The aircraft has no ejection seats and is not capable of in-flight refueling.

The Ka-27, Ka-28, and Ka-32 are closely related helicopters, despite their designations. However, we will not concern ourselves with the various naval warfare variants, concentrating on the cargo/utility versions. The Ka-27PL (Helix-A) is a basic helicopter normally used for ship-to-shore transport. It can also be fitted with submarine sensing gear. Note that though the Ka-27PL has a capacity of 6 tons, 2 tons of this is weapons in the internal weapons bay (normally torpedoes or depth charges). The Ka-28 is an export model of the Ka-27PL; it has less powerful engines.

The Ka-27PS (Helix-D) is a "SARbird," a helicopter used for search and rescue. It has a secondary role as a general utility helicopter. It is not normally armed, and is equipped with an array of sensors and communications devices to find downed airmen and the crews of sunken ships. It does have two hardpoints, but these may carry only external non-droppable fuel tanks. It has a rescue hoist with a capacity of 300 kilograms. The Ka-27PV is an armed version of the Ka-27PS.

The Ka-32S (Helix-C) is an upgraded version of the Ka-27PS, with better engines and avionics.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

Ka-27PL

$2,634,251

AvG

6 tons

12.6 tons

3+18

28

Dipping Sonar, Radar

Enclosed

Ka-27PS

$861,706

AvG

5 tons

12.7 tons

3+18

24

Radar, WL Searchlight

Enclosed

Ka-27PV

$980,397

AvG

5 tons

12.7 tons

3+14

24

Radar, WL Searchlight

Enclosed

Ka-32S

$1,013,992

AvG

5 tons

12.7 tons

3+18

24

Radar, Passive IR, WL/IR Searchlight

Enclosed

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Ceiling

Ka-27PL/PS/PV

500

125

50/31

3700

1425

5000

Ka-28

494

123

50/31

3700

1400

5000

Ka-32S

525

131

50/33

3700

1603

5000

Vehicle

Combat Equipment

Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone

RF

Armament

Ammo

Ka-27PL/Ka-28

MAD Sensor, Sonobuoy Launcher (100), Flare/Chaff Dispensers

28m

+2

Internal Weapons Bay, 2 Hardpoints

None

Ka-27PS

Radio Direction Finder, Radar Detector, Flare/Chaff Dispensers

28m

None

2 Hardpoints (External Fuel only)

None

Ka-27PV/Ka-32S

Radio Direction Finder, Radar Detector, Flare/Chaff Dispensers

28m

+2

2xPKT Doorguns, 2 Hardpoints

1000x7.62mm

Ka-29 Helix-B

Notes: This is a gunship version of the Helix, designed to operate from carriers and amphibious landing ships to support Russian Naval Infantrymen. The Helix-B has a Gatling gun in the nose and can use ATGM. It has no ejection seats, and cannot conduct in-flight refueling. It is basically the naval counterpart to the Mi-24; a combat assault helicopter.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$1,091,883

AvG

4 tons

12.6 tons

2+16, or 7 paratroops, or 4 stretchers

24

Image Intensification

Enclosed

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Ceiling

560

140

45/35

1765

1578

4000

Combat Equipment

Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone

RF

Armament

Ammo

Flare/Chaff Dispensers, Laser Designator, RWR, LWR

28m

+2

PKT, 2x7.62mm Gatling Doorguns, 4 Hardpoints

1800x7.62mm plus 2000x7.62mm

Ka-60 Kasatka

Notes: This light transport helicopter is the rough equivalent of the US UH-60 Blackhawk, but was normally used only by Air Assault Divisions and special operations units. Spetsnaz is especially fond of this helicopter due to its combination of speed, heavy armor, versatility, and maneuverability.

Twilight 2000 Notes: Special operations versions (Ka-60M) were built that have a number of improvements over standard Air Assault models. Enemies in the NATO rear began to fear and rue the appearance of these helicopters over their positions.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

Ka-60A

$810,407

AvG

2 tons internal or 2.75 tons slung

6.5 tons

2+14

16

Thermal Imaging

Enclosed

Ka-60M

$2,297,700

Avg

2 tons internal or 2.75 tons slung

6.69 tons

2+14

26

FLIR, Image Intensification, WL/IR Searchlight

Enclosed

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Ceiling

(Both)

600

150

30/38

1280

952

5150

Vehicle

Combat Equipment

Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone

RF

Armament

Ammo

Ka-60A

Secure Radios, IR Suppression, Flare/Chaff Dispensers, RWR, Armored Fuselage

28m

+2

2xPKM Doorguns, 4 Hardpoints

1500x7.62mm

Ka-60M

Secure Radios. IR Suppression, Flare/Chaff Dispensers, RWR, Inertial Navigation, ECM, IRCM, Helmet/Sight Interface, Auto Track, Armored Fuselage

28m

+3

2xPKM, NSV, Kord, AGS-30, or 12.7mm Gatling Doorguns; 4 Hardpoints

1500x7.62mm or 900x12.7mm or 400x30mm

Ka-115B/C

Notes: This helicopter was originally designed as a light utility and executive transport helicopter, and it is one of the few helicopters able to be called "aerobatic," due to its speed and maneuverability.

Twilight 2000 Notes: Two military models were produced, the Ka-115B light observation/command helicopter and the Ka-115C light special operations helicopter. The Ka-115B filled a role in the Russian military similar to that of the OH-58, while the Ka-58C was used in a role similar to A/MH-6 Little Bird helicopters in the special operations community.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

Ka-115A

$93,200

AvG

700 kg

1.97 tons

2+4

4

None

Enclosed

Ka-115B

$415,072

AvG

700 kg

2.05 tons

2+4

12

Image Intensification

Enclosed

Ka-115C

$1,059,091

AvG

700 kg

2.14 tons

2+4

14

Image Intensification, FLIR

Enclosed

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Ceiling

(All)

500

125

20/32

350

193

5765

Vehicle

Combat Equipment

Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone

RF

Armament

Ammo

Ka-115A

None

20m

None

None

None

Ka-115B

Secure Radios, Flare/Chaff Dispensers, Laser Designator, RWR, Inertial Navigation

20m

+1

2 Hardpoints

None

Ka-115C

Secure Radios, Flare/Chaff Dispensers, Laser Designator, IR Suppression, RWR, Inertial Navigation

20m

+3

4 Hardpoints, 23mm Autocannon

200x23mm

Mi-2 Hoplite

Notes: This is one of Russia's first helicopter designs, and is still in use in the Warsaw Pact and in many Third World countries worldwide. The Polish W-3 Sokol is an upgraded version of the Mi-2. Many versions, armed and unarmed exist, including a trainer, a cropduster, a Medivac, a gunship, NBC reconnaissance, and a search and rescue.

The Mi-2T is the basic cargo/troop carrier. It is a simple machine, but its light design and powerful engines (for the time) made it useful for setting speed and altitude records. The Mi-2US Adder is a gunship/assault carrier; it is heavily armed, with an external autocannon on the left side, a two pairs of machineguns on the right side, two doorguns, and two hardpoints for rockets or bombs. (It is not equipped to carry ATGM.) It retains the ability to carry passengers. The Mi-2URN Salmandra is an armed reconnaissance helicopter with an autocannon and the ability to carry non-guided weapons on its hardpoints. All the hardpoints are on stub wings; one of the hardpoints is taken up by the autocannon installation. The Mi-2URP Anakonda is an antitank helicopter with the ability to carry AT-3 Sagger missiles, normally one per hardpoint. Four extra missiles are carried in the passenger compartment, to be reloaded during a short landing. The Mi-2URPG is the same, but can also mount SA-7 AAMs on its wingtips.

The Mi-2B is an improved version of the Mi-2T sold to the Middle East. It has improved electronics and avionics. The Mi-2D is an airborne command post; it has no less than 4 radio sets, some surveillance equipment, and the antennae necessary for the commander to keep tabs on the situation.

The Kania is a modernized Mi-2, built in the 1990s. (It is also available as an upgrade kit.) The Kania uses British-built Rolls-Royce/Allison engines with much more available power than the original ones. It also has a fully upgraded avionics and electronics package, including GPS and computer-assisted flight. The rotor blades are of composite material and have automatic de-icing equipment. It is not normally found in a militarized version, but hardpoints can be bolted on and radios changed.

Twilight/Merc 2000 Notes: The Kania does not exist.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

Mi-2T

$107,016

AvG

800 kg

3.55 tons

2+8

6

None

Enclosed

Mi-2US

$361,652

AvG

800 kg

3.7 tons

2+8

8

None

Enclosed

Mi-2URN

$251,966

AvG

800 kg

3.7 tons

2+4

10

None

Enclosed

Mi-2URP

$171,188

AvG

800 kg

3.7 tons

2+4

8

None

Enclosed

Mi-2URPG

$196,608

AvG

800 kg

3.7 tons

2+4

8

None

Enclosed

Mi-2B

$309,739

AvG

800 kg

3.55 tons

2+8

6

None

Enclosed

Mi-2D

$397,219

AvG

800 kg

3.55 tons

2+6

10

Image Intensification

Enclosed

Kania

$587,148

AvG

1.2 tons

3.55 tons

2+8

6

Weather Radar

Enclosed

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Ceiling

(All Others)

400

100

40/25

600

292

4000

Kania

413

103

40/26

600

246

4000

Vehicle

Combat Equipment

Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone

RF

Armament

Ammo

Mi-2T

None

28m

None

2 Hardpoints

None

Mi-2US

None

28m

+1

23mm NS-23KM Autocannon, 4xPKT, 2xPKT Doorguns, 2 Hardpoints

240x23mm, 2000x7.62mm, 500x7.62mm (Doorguns)

Mi-2URN

Cameras

28m

+1

23mm NS-23KM Autocannon, 3 Hardpoints

240x23mm

Mi-2URP

None

28m

+2

4 Hardpoints

None

Mi-2URPG

None

28m

+2

4 Hardpoints, 2 AAM Hardpoints

None

Mi-2B

RWR

28m

+1

4 Hardpoints

None

Mi-2RM

Radio Direction Finder

28m

None

4 Hardpoints

None

Mi-2D

RWR, Secure Radios, Video Recorder

28m

None

2 Hardpoints

None

Kania

GPS, INS

28m

None

None

None

Mi-4 Hound

Notes: This is an older Russian helicopter still in use in many Third World Russian ally states. Military versions often carry a machinegun in an underfuselage pod and rocket pods on hardpoints. ASW variants carry magnetic anomaly detector and underfuselage radar. The Hound has a side door and a rear clamshell door. No ejection seats are provided, and the helicopter is not capable of in-flight refueling.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$246,960

AvG

2 tons

7.8 tons

3+8

10

None

Enclosed

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Ceiling

420

105

50/26

600

617

4000

Combat Equipment

Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone

RF

Armament

Ammo

None

25m

None

3 hardpoints

None

Mi-6 Hook

Notes: Although it is a very old design, the Hook still functions as the Eastern Bloc's primary heavy-lift helicopter. It is used by the Warsaw Pact, Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Peru, Syria, and Vietnam. At the time of its design in 1957, it was the largest helicopter in the world, so large that it is often seen with short wings fitted to reduce strain on the rotors when carrying large loads. (These are not load-carrying wings, so they do not mount hardpoints.) The Hook is not considered stable enough in flight to deploy paratroopers.

The Mi-6T is the basic military transport. It is often seen with a flexible mount in the nose for a machinegun. The two hardpoints are in the form of stub pylons on the sides. The Mi-6VKP was the first command post version of the Hook; as such, it was basically an experiment that made it into operational status, and does not have the best fit of equipment. However, it does have at least 6 radio sets and inertial positioning. The Mi-6VZPu is an electronic warfare helicopter; it is arrayed with radar and radio jammers, detectors, and listening devices, operating on many different bands. The Mi-6BUS is a more developed command post model, also known as the Mi-22. The Mi-6AYaSh is sort of a helicopter-based AWACS-type helicopter, a command post with an extensive radar installation.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

Mi-6T

$1,420,428

AvG

12 tons (up to 8 tons slung)

42.5 tons

5+65 or 16 stretchers

44

None

Enclosed

Mi-6VKP

$1,655,484

AvG

8 tons

42.5 tons

10+30

50

None

Enclosed

Mi-6VZPu

$7,301,518

AvG

5 tons

42.5 tons

15

56

None

Enclosed

Mi-6BUS

$2,304,624

AvG

8 tons

42.5 tons

10+30

55

None

Enclosed

Mi-6AyaSh

$6,409,635

AvG

6 tons

43 tons

15+30

60

Radar, SLR

Enclosed

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Ceiling

(All)

600

150

70/38

6315

4089

4500

Vehicle

Combat Equipment

Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone

RF

Armament

Ammo

Mi-6T

None

35m

None

DShK, 2 Hardpoints

600x12.7mm

Mi-6VKP

Secure Radios, INS

35m

None

DShK, 2 Hardpoints

600x12.7mm

Mi-6VZPu

ECM, Active Jamming, Radio Jamming, Flare/Chaff Dispensers (40), Radio Direction Finder, Radio Detector, RWR

35m

None

DShK, 2 Hardpoints

600x12.7mm

Mi-6BUS/AYaSh

Flare/Chaff Dispensers, Secure Radios, INS, RWR, Battle Management Computer

35m

None

DShK, 2 Hardpoints

600x12.7mm

Mi-8 Hip

Notes: This helicopter has been a workhorse in the Russian sphere of influence since the mid-1960s. Its low price and soundness of design make it attractive to many countries. It was used extensively in the 1979-89 war in Afghanistan. In Europe, it is used mainly for unarmed cargo duties, and it is employed extensively by the UN and civilian agencies. No ejection seats are provided, and the helicopter is not capable of in-flight refueling.

The Mi-8T is the basic transport version, normally unarmed or armed only with jury-rigged doorguns. Its hardpoints are normally occupied with fuel tanks, since the fuel capacity of the Mi-8T does not get it very far and the Mi-8T has no sighting equipment. An internal auxiliary fuel tank may also be carried, with a capacity of 945 liters, at the expense of passengers or cargo. The Mi-8TPS is a command post model, basically an Mi-8T with extra radios and office-type equipment for the command personnel to work. The Mi-8MT is a version of the Mi-8T where the engines have been replaced with more powerful ones. The Mi-8TB is a combat assault transport with a machinegun in a flexible mount in the nose and the ability to fire AT-2 ATGM. The Mi-8TBK is an export version of the Mi-8TB, normally armed with AT-3 ATGM instead of AT-2 ATGM. The Mi-8VKP is a more evolved command post. The Mi-8AMTSh is a night attack combat assault transport, armed with the most up to date ATGMs, and able to use most helicopter-borne weapons in the Russian arsenal. The passengers can open six windows in the helicopter and fire their weapons out of the windows.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

Mi-8T

$281,929

AvG

3 tons

12 tons

3+24 or 18 paratroops or 12 stretchers

14

None

Enclosed

Mi-8TPS

$300,234

AvG

3 tons

12 tons

3+16

18

None

Enclosed

Mi-8MT

$298,558

AvG

4 tons

12 tons

3+24 or 18 paratroops or 12 stretchers

14

None

Enclosed

Mi-8TB/TBK

$406,596

AvG

4 tons

12.1 tons

3+24 or 18 paratroops or 12 stretchers

14

None

Enclosed

Mi-8VKP

$584,451

AvG

2 tons

12.1 tons

4+12

20

None

Enclosed

Mi-8AMTSh

$717,388

AvG

4 tons

13 tons

3+24 or 18 paratroops or 12 stretchers

16

WL/IR Searchlight, Passive IR, Image Intensification

Enclosed

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Ceiling

Mi-8T/TPS

460

115

70/29

445

1021

4500

Mi-8MT/TB/TBK/VPK/AMTSh

500

125

70/31

445

1421

5500

Vehicle

Combat Equipment

Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone

RF

Armament

Ammo

Mi-8T

None

40m

None

2 Hardpoints

None

Mi-8TPS

Secure Radios

40m

None

2 Hardpoints

None

Mi-8TB/TBK

None

40m

+1

DShK, 6 Hardpoints

700x12.7mm

Mi-8VPK

Secure Radios, Battle Management Computer

40m

None

4 Hardpoints

None

Mi-8AMTSh

Armored Cockpit, IR Suppression, RWR, Flare/Chaff Dispensers

40m

+2

PKT (Rear), 6 Hardpoints

1200x7.62mm

Mi-10 Harke

Notes: This Russian helicopter is a development of the Mi-6 and is used for heavy lift duties in both military and civilian capacities in the nations of the Warsaw Pact. The helicopter is normally used for cargo rather than passenger service, though a small number of seats are provided. No ejection seats are provided, and the helicopter is not capable of in-flight refueling. The Harke is basically an Mi-6 with the fuselage cut in half lengthwise, and the empty space occupied with long landing gear to that the helicopter may lift large external bulk loads in a manner similar to the S-64 Skycrane. It is also one of the rarest helicopters in active service, with only 55 examples being built.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$1,118,240

AvG

11 tons

38 tons

3+28

38

None

Enclosed

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Ceiling

520

130

80/33

6315

4121

3000

Combat Equipment

Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone

RF

Armament

Ammo

None

80m

None

None

None

Mi-17 Hip-H

Notes: This helicopter is an upgraded Mi-8, and replaced that helicopter in production. It features upgraded engines, improved armament, and greater lifting capability. It is used by most of the same customers who use the Mi-8.

The Mi-17 (Hip-H) is the basic model; it is an upgraded form of the Mi-8MT. An internal auxiliary fuel tank may be carried, with a capacity of 945 liters, at the expense of passengers or cargo; they also often carry external fuel tanks. The best way to tell an Mi-17 from an Mi-8MT is that the tail rotor is on the left side of the tail instead of the right. The Mi-17 has a rescue hoist with a capacity of 150 kilograms. The front PKT is in a flexible mounting in the nose; the rear PKT is a ramp mounting fired wither by remote control (with a TV camera to the cockpit) or by a crewmember or passenger. The Mi-171 is an armed version with somewhat more powerful engines and a weapon sight. The Mi-172 is an export model of the Mi-171, with more modern electronics and avionics.

The Mi-17MD is an export variant with radar and a number of other improvements. The clamshell doors at the rear of the helicopter have been replaced with a single-piece ramp that can hinge either upward (inside the aircraft) or outside the aircraft. Doorguns have been added to the side doors, and the troops may open the six portholes and fire their weapons out of them. The cockpit has been revised with glass displays. The Mi-17MD retains the rescue hoist, and also has an RDF to allow it to better double as a SAR helicopter. The Mi-17N is a night attack version of the Mi-17MD, with night vision equipment. The Mi-17-1V is an MD with more defensive equipment and enlarged side doors.

The Mi-17FK Kittiwake (Kittyhawk) is a joint development of Russia and a Canadian company, built for international sales. It is basically an Mi-17N that has been modernized and equipped with Western-built avionics and electronics, which saves the helicopter about 100 kilograms of empty weight. Use of composite materials in many areas has further decreased the weight. The entire cockpit has been replaced with glass displays, the hoist capacity has been increased to 300 kilograms, and the cargo capacity increased.

Twilight 2000 Notes: The Mi-17N, Mi-17-1V, and Mi-17FK do not exist.

Merc 2000 Notes: The Mi-17FK does not exist.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

Mi-17

$474,737

AvG

4 tons

12 tons

3+30, or 24 paratroops, or 20 stretchers

16

None

Enclosed

Mi-17MD

$860,537

AvG

4 tons

13 tons

3+40, or 30 paratroops, or 20 stretchers

20

Radar, WL Searchlight

Enclosed

Mi-17N

$1,025,222

AvG

4 tons

13.2 tons

3+40, or 30 paratroops, or 20 stretchers

22

Radar, WL/IR Searchlight, FLIR

Enclosed

Mi-17KF

$2,688,406

AvG

5 tons

12 tons

3+40, or 30 paratroops, or 20 stretchers

26

Radar, WL/IR Searchlight, FLIR

Enclosed

Mi-17-1V

$1,216,450

AvG

4 tons

13.2 tons

3+40, or 30 paratroops, or 20 stretchers

28

Radar, WL Searchlight

Enclosed

Mi-171

$515,650

AvG

4 tons

12 tons

3+30, or 24 paratroops, or 20 stretchers

16

None

Enclosed

Mi-172

$1,075,839

AvG

4 tons

12.2 tons

3+30, or 24 paratroops, or 20 stretchers

20

Image Intensification

Enclosed

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Ceiling

Mi-17/17MD/N/KF

500

125

70/31

445

1628

4000

Mi-171

524

131

70/33

445

1628

5700

Mi-172

500

125

70/31

445

1628

5650

Vehicle

Combat Equipment

Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone

RF

Armament

Ammo

Mi-17

None

40m

+1

2xPKT (Front, Rear), 6 Hardpoints

1400x7.62mm

Mi-17MD/N

Radio Direction Finder, Armored Cockpit, Armored Lower Fuselage, Flare/Chaff Dispensers

40m

+2

2xPKT (Front, Rear), 2xPKT (Doorguns), 6 Hardpoints

2400x7.62mm

Mi-17KF

Radio Direction Finder, Armored Cockpit, Armored Lower Fuselage, Flare/Chaff Dispensers, RWR

40m

+3

2xPKT (Front, Rear), 2xPKT (Doorguns), 6 Hardpoints

2400x7.62mm

Mi-17-1V

Radio Direction Finder, Armored Cockpit, Armored Lower Fuselage, Flare/Chaff Dispensers, RWR, ECM, IRCM

40m

+2

2xPKT (Front, Rear), 2xPKT (Doorguns), 6 Hardpoints

2400x7.62mm

Mi-171

None

40m

+2

2xPKT (Front, Rear), 6 Hardpoints

1400x7.62mm

Mi-171

Flare/Chaff Dispensers, RWR, INS

40m

+2

2xPKT (Front, Rear), 6 Hardpoints

1400x7.62mm

Mi-26 Halo

Notes: The Mi-26 is the largest production helicopter in the world, with a cargo capacity similar to the C-130 Hercules aircraft. It is operated by Russia, India, Peru, and the UN. It is the first successful helicopter design with an 8-bladed rotor. The Halo has two passenger doors on the port side, one starboard, and a rear cargo ramp. It is not normally armed, no ejection seats are provided, and the helicopter is not capable on in-flight refueling. The two versions presented here are the original Mi-26T cargo variant, and the upgraded Mi-26M, with new engines, increased cargo capacity, and better avionics.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

Mi-26T

$3,239,105

AvG

20 tons

56 tons

5+80, or 68 paratroopers, or 60 stretchers

62

None

Enclosed

Mi-26M

$4,606,891

AvG

22 tons

58 tons

5+80, or 68 paratroopers, or 60 stretchers

78

None

Enclosed

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Ceiling

Mi-26T

590

148

150/37

11900

7439

4600

Mi-26M

639

160

150/40

11900

7439

4600

Vehicle

Combat Equipment

Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone

RF

Armament

Ammo

Mi-26T

None

80m

None

None

None

Mi-26M

Flare/Chaff Dispensers, RWR, GPS

80m

None

None

None

Mi-34 Hermit

This light utility helicopter is one of Russia's newest designs, entering production shortly before the Twilight War. It is very agile, being Russia's first helicopter able to execute a loop or roll. It is designed for commanders, aerial observers, police, and border guards. The aircraft has no ejection seats and is not capable of in-flight refueling. The Mi-34TV is a twin-engine model.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

Mi-34T

$622,029

AvG

550 kg

1.35 tons

2+4

6

Image Intensification

Enclosed

Mi-34TV

$624,326

AvG

550 kg

1.52 tons

2+4

6

Image Intensification

Enclosed

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Ceiling

Mi-34T

420

105

15/26

150

65

4500

Mi-34TV

468

117

15/29

150

112

4500

Vehicle

Combat Equipment

Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone

RF

Armament

Ammo

(Both)

Flare/Chaff Dispensers, IR Suppression, Laser Designator, RWR, GPS

20m

None

None

None

Mi-38

Notes: This medium-lift helicopter was designed to replace the Mi-8/Mi-17 series. It is similar in appearance to the EH.101 Merlin. The Mi-38 has a large 6-bladed rotor for greater lifting capabilities than is normal for an engine of its horsepower, a tail similar to the Mi-28 attack helicopter, CRT cockpit displays, and a large use of composites to save weight. There is a door on either side of the helicopter to the rear of the cockpit, and a large clamshell door with an extendible ramp in the rear of the helicopter for cargo loading and paratrooper exit. There are no ejection seats and only about a third of Mi-38s were equipped with in-flight refueling gear.

Twilight 2000 Notes: Perhaps some 40 examples of this helicopter were produced before the Twilight War, mostly for use by Russian special operations forces.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$1,702,426

AvG

5 tons

14.5 tons

2+32 or 26 paratroopers, or 16 stretchers

26

Image Intensification

Enclosed

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Ceiling

625

156

60/39

5745

1677

5000

Combat Equipment

Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone

RF

Armament

Ammo

Flare/Chaff Dispensers, RWR, IR Suppression, GPS, INS

48m

+2

DShK, DShK (Rear), 4 Hardpoints

2000x12.7mm

Mi-40

Notes: Designed specifically for special operations needs, the Mi-40 is an assault helicopter variant of the M-28 attack helicopter. The Mi-40 uses the same engines, transmission, and rotors as the Mi-28, and the rear fuselage boom is nearly identical. The Mi-38 carries an extensive sensor suite, including a mast-mounted sight for covert reconnaissance of objectives before assaults. There are large sliding doors on either side of the fuselage and a clamshell door in the rear. The sensors are located on a mast-mounted sight, with backups for the image Intensifier and FLIR in the nose. The aircraft has no ejection seats, but is equipped for in-flight refueling.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$2,772,282

AvG

1.8 tons

11.4 tons

2+12 or 10 paratroopers

30

FLIR, Radar, Image Intensification

Shielded

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Ceiling

580

145

25/36

1800

1436

5300

Combat Equipment

Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone

RF

Armament

Ammo

Flare/Chaff Dispensers, IR Suppression, Radar Warning Receiver, Laser Designator, IRCM, ECM

40m

+3

23mm NS-23KM Autocannon, 2xDShK Doorguns, 6xHardpoints

550x23mm, 2000x12.7mm