Rotary-wing machines have gained wide distribution at the present time. Combat helicopters, which first took part in military operations of the times Korean War, significantly influenced the tactics of warfare. Thus, all armies began to use helicopters developed countries. This universal equipment is also capable of transporting cargo for various purposes, taking part in search and rescue, reconnaissance operations, and providing fire support to infantry.

The best helicopter in our understanding is a perfect aircraft capable of successfully fulfilling the tasks assigned to him in various conditions at the limit of his capabilities. In the ranking of the best helicopters in the world, there are only variants of military aviation that have passed a rigorous test in hot spots.

We offer you to get acquainted with the ten best helicopters

10th place - Mi-26

  • Soviet heavy transport helicopter.
  • First taken to the air in 1977.
  • 310 units produced.
  • Carrying capacity - 80 paratroopers or 20 tons of cargo.

This helicopter is the largest in the world. Achieving unique capabilities required the use of original technical solutions. The car was equipped with an eight-bladed main rotor, a multi-threaded power transmission, and three video cameras to monitor the load placed on an external sling. The helicopter was used during the liquidation of the consequences of the accident on Chernobyl nuclear power plant. It was used to install a shelter, specially reinforced with a thick layer of lead radio protection. After the operation, all Mi-26s were buried in the Chernobyl 30-kilometer zone.

9th place - Westland Lynx

  • English multipurpose helicopter.
  • First taken to the air in 1971.
  • Released 400 units.
  • It is capable of carrying 10 paratroopers and hanging weapons in the form of 4 anti-ship missiles (sea version) or 70-mm Hydra rockets, 20-mm cannons and up to 8 anti-tank missiles (land version).

The appearance of "Lynx" resembles a representative civil aviation, but despite this, it is one of the most common deck-based helicopters. Westland Lynx operated in the Falklands War and very successfully. The Lynxes were also used in the war zone on the Balkan Peninsula, to blockade the coast of Yugoslavia and in 1991 in Iraq, where they sunk a landing ship, 4 border boats, a T-43 minesweeper and a missile boat.
But not only military merits make the car unique, Westland Lynx in 1986 set a speed record for all mass-produced helicopters, accelerating to 400 km / h.

8th place - Boeing CH-47 Chinook

  • Military transport heavy helicopter of the longitudinal scheme.
  • First taken to the sky in 1961.
  • 1179 units produced.
  • Carrying capacity - 12 tons or up to 55 people.

An important property of the army of any country is its mobility. If you look at the transportation of military personnel, then helicopters play a significant role in this process. Especially in such a movement there was a need during Vietnam War- mountainous terrain and large temperature fluctuations prevented the transfer of soldiers in a different way. The Chinook helicopter came to the rescue of the soldiers, which was created according to the original longitudinal scheme using two rotors. During rescue operations in Vietnam, a record was set - 147 refugees were taken on board a helicopter. This device received the slang nickname "flying car". He was not thrown onto the battlefield, the specialization of the CH-47 was to transport cargo from ships to land bases. Interesting fact that during the Vietnam War, the Chinkoks evacuated wrecked vehicles to total amount$3 billion.

Until now, the helicopter remains in service with many countries and is actively operated.

7th place - Bell AH-1 Cobra

  • Attack helicopter.
  • First taken to the sky in 1965.
  • Issued 1116 copies.
  • Equipped with the following weapons: a remote-controlled installation with 2 Minigun machine guns, 70-mm NURSs, air-to-air missiles, TOW anti-tank missiles.

Cobras are deservedly called tank hunters, which they have confirmed with successful missions to destroy ground equipment enemy in Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and other hot spots.

For the first time in the world, this device was originally designed as an attack helicopter. The side projections of the control cabin were protected by composite armor. The Cobra helicopter was equipped with a powerful sighting system that performed well in harsh weather conditions. The compact size of the helicopter contributes to its deployment on aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships.

6th place - Mi-24

  • Transport and military aircraft.
  • First taken to the air in 1969.
  • More than 2000 units released.
  • It is equipped with built-in weapons in the form of a four-barreled machine gun of 12.7 mm caliber and suspended weapons: NURSs, free-fall bombs, suspended cannon containers, anti-missile system.
  • The capacity of the troop compartment is up to 8 people.

The Americans, who managed to intercept the Mi-24, affirmatively insist that it is not a helicopter. Despite the visual similarity, if you look at the device from a technical point of view, it can be defined as a hybrid of a helicopter and an airplane. The arguments for this fact is that the Mi-24 is not able to hover in one place and take off without acceleration. Large pylons play the role of aircraft wings, creating additional takeoff power. American technicians conducted an experiment and found that with the help of pylons placed to the sides, up to 40% of the lifting force is created. Also, the hybrid must be piloted according to the "aircraft" technique. During the decline in lift, it is necessary to lower the nose somewhat, as on an airplane.

In the creation of the Mi-24, the idea of ​​​​a “flying infantry fighting vehicle” was realized, so it has a powerful weapon system that is not typical for other standard helicopters. "Aircraft qualities" allowed the Mi-24 heavyweight to enter the line of the fastest military helicopters in the world (maximum speed - 320 km / h).

The helicopter participated in military conflicts in Caucasus mountains and in the Pamirs, became a symbol of the Afghan war.

5 -e place– Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion

  • Heavy transport helicopter.
  • Issued 115 units.
  • Carrying capacity - 13 tons in the cargo compartment, up to 14.5 tons on an external sling or up to 55 paratroopers.

This helicopter is a deep modernization of the famous CH-53 "Sea Stalyen", built to meet the needs of the US Navy. To the original design, the developers added a third engine and a seven-bladed rotor. The CH-53E helicopter was nicknamed the "hurricane maker".

Also, a dead loop was made on it. In addition to transport missions, the flying boat was used as a minesweeper (modification MH-53), operated during search and rescue operations (modification HH-53). The helicopter is equipped with an in-flight refueling system and can be in flight for a whole day. In addition to operations on the water, it was actively used in ground missions. CH-53 and CH-53E carried out fire support for foot troops in Afghanistan and Iran.

4th place - Bell UH-1

  • Multi-purpose combat helicopter.
  • First taken to the air in 1956.
  • Over 16,000 units produced.
  • Able to place on board up to 14 paratroopers or 1.5 tons of cargo.

This rotorcraft has become a symbol of the Vietnam War. Based on the words of the veterans, it was the Bell UH-1 that became their home. He transported soldiers from one combat position to the second, supplied the military with provisions and food, provided fire support and took out the wounded. Although the combat losses of this helicopter are rather big (about 3000 units), combat use can be called successful. During the 11 years of the war, according to statistics, 36 million sorties were made. Thus, the losses amounted to 1 helicopter per 18,000 sorties - an impressive result, especially considering that this device has no armor at all.
Before the release of the Cobras, it was he who was entrusted with the task of delivering strike operations. To do this, the car was equipped with a pair of machine guns of 12.7 mm and 48 not guided missiles on a hanger.
Bell UH-1 joined the ranks of the armies of 70 countries of the world. He is often shown in various Hollywood action films.

3rd place - Mi-8

  • Multipurpose helicopter.
  • First taken to the air in 1961.
  • Over 17,000 units produced.
  • Carrying capacity: 24 people or 3 tons of cargo.
  • In combat modifications, it was equipped with 2-3 machine guns and up to 1.5 tons of weapons on an external sling, which include free-fall bombs, unguided rockets of 57 mm caliber and an anti-tank complex.

Although the helicopter was created more than half a century ago, it is still in demand, gathering buyers from all regions of the world. In total, there are three dozen military and civilian modifications. It is operated as a reconnaissance helicopter, a minelayer, a tanker, an air command post and an ambulance helicopter. Civilian variants are registered with airlines, used in agricultural work and emergency response services.
The Mi-8 helicopter has a high degree of versatility and can withstand the conditions of both frosty Siberia and the sultry Sahara. It was used in all hot spots: Afghanistan, Chechnya, the Middle East. There is nothing to replace the legendary helicopter yet.

2nd - Boeing AH-64 Apache

  • Attack helicopter.
  • First taken to the air in 1975.
  • Issued 1174 units.
  • The built-in armament is represented by a 30 mm automatic cannon. Suspended armament consists of 16 Hellfire anti-tank missiles, 76 NURS or missile systems Stinger for air combat.

"Apache" served as a prototype for the creation of a number of modern attack helicopters. He successfully proved himself in the famous Operation Desert Storm, successfully fighting tanks. It is in service and actively operated by the Israeli Air Force.
Most likely, the Russian Mi-28N will have to replace the Apache in the Israeli army, which has the best performance characteristics and won the tender for delivery to Israel in 2011.
In 2002, a South Korean Boeing AH-64 Apache was shot down by a North Korean Mi-35. South Korea is suing the manufacturer on this issue for updating the entire fleet of these helicopters to the Longbow version.

1st place- Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

  • Multipurpose helicopter.
  • First taken to the air in 1974.
  • Issued 3000 units.
  • Carrying capacity - 1.5 tons of cargo on board and up to 4 tons on an external sling. The landing variant can accommodate up to 14 soldiers.
  • Armed with two machine guns and four weapon suspension points. The armament complex includes NURSs, containers with 30-mm cannons, and anti-tank Hellfires. Naval versions are equipped with AGM-119 Penguin anti-ship missiles and 324-mm torpedoes.

"Black hawk" can be safely called a helicopter of the 21st century. It was intended to replace the Iroquois, while a marine version was being developed in parallel. The result is a unique helicopter that is suitable for any kind of troops and has the best performance in the world.
In addition to the land version of the UH-60, there are 2 anti-submarine modifications SH-60F and SH-60B (with a hydroacoustic station and a magnetometer), a modification of the HH-60, released for special combat rescue operations, many ambulance versions, jammers, etc. Sometimes it is ordered for the transfer of high-ranking officials and generals. The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter is actively exported to all regions of the world.

The Black Hawk is built from durable materials and equipped with the latest equipment, which makes it possible to store it outside the hangar for a long time.

A selection of the best attack helicopters currently in service with the leading countries of the world.

Yes, it's time for the Chinese military equipment began to hit the tops. CAIC WZ-10 is the first Chinese attack helicopter with a tandem cockpit, was put into service in 2011. It was developed in cooperation with the Kamov Design Bureau, a trifle but nice. 1285 hp each. Top speed 300 km/h.

The progenitor of all Russian attack helicopters, the legend of all times and peoples, meet the Mi 24 !!! Year of creation 1971. Capable of transporting up to 8 people. Maximum speed 335 km/h. .

Incredibly, attack helicopters are also produced in .... South Africa. As many as 12 vehicles are in service with this country. It was created on the basis of Aerospatiale puma. The maximum speed is 309 km / h. The main armament consists of 20 mm cannons with an ammunition load of 700 shells, and the same from guided and non-guided missiles.

Bell Ah 1 Super Cobra is the brainchild of the American military machine. I think those who played Battlefield Vietnam immediately recognized this rotorcraft, it was his donor, Bell Ah 1 Cobra provided air support to US troops in the bloody war with Vietnam. Bell Ah 1 Super cobra to this day forms the basis of US attack helicopter aviation, although it was developed in the 80s. The maximum speed is 282 km / h. The armament is standard for this type of helicopter: 20 mm cannon with 750 rounds of ammunition and missiles of various classes.

A129 Developed by Italian designers from Agusta. So the Italians can make not only sports cars but also cool helicopters. By the way, this is the first helicopter that was completely independently developed in Western Europe. The maximum speed is 250 km / h. Driven by Rolls Royce Gem 2 turbo engines -1004D (881 HP)

AH 1Z Viper is essentially a more sophisticated modification of the Bell Ah 1 Super Сobra. It has an upgraded guidance, aiming and firing system. It was adopted relatively recently in 2011. The maximum speed is 287 km / h. It has two very powerful engines with a capacity of 1723 hp. with each.

Eurocopter Tiger is another European, created in the alliance of Germany with France. Start of production in 2002. It is in service with the following countries: Germany, France, Australia, Spain. It is armed with a 30 mm cannon.

MI 28N Known as the Night Hunter, a deeply modified version of the MI 28. Adopted in 2013. It has no analogues in the world in many technical parameters. It has the most modern equipment. It is capable of operating in the most severe weather conditions. duplicated. It develops 300 km / h, thanks to two engines with a total power of 4400 hp !!! Armed with a 30 mm cannon as well as rockets.

AH64D Apache Longbow Undoubtedly one of the best helicopters in the history of aircraft construction. It is equipped with the most modern electronic systems. This helicopter is armed with attention .... 70 mm cannon (!!!) It can also carry up to 16 missiles of various classes. Maximum speed 265 km / h. The power of the engines is 1890 hp each. I note that this helicopter showed itself especially brightly in the war in the Persian Gulf.

The AH64D Apache Longbow is certainly good, but still the best is probably the domestic KA 52 Alligator. It has absolutely unique maneuverability and tremendous firepower. combat missions in absolutely any weather conditions and even in a hurricane! The total power of the engines is 5000 hp. It is armed with the Whirlwind anti-tank missile system that penetrates 900 mm armor. It also has a 30 mm cannon that has no analogues in the world, which is capable of penetrating 15 mm armor from a distance of up to 1.5 km. Thanks to the Kamov Design Bureau for the safety of our borders.

Currently, helicopters are one of the most advanced means used in logistics, war and rescue operations. Since the advent of these vehicles during the Great Patriotic War and to this day, helicopters could drastically change the course of the battle.

We have compiled the top 10 most efficient helicopters to date. Each is rated on avionics capabilities, speed, agility and firepower.

10.Z-10


The Z-10 attack helicopter has been used by the Chinese Air Force since 2008. The Z-10 is designed as a standard tandem cockpit gunship. The place of the shooter is in front, the pilot is in the back. The Z-10 can carry a 30mm cannon, HJ-9, HJ-10 and B-B missiles. Including capable of carrying non-functioning rocket capsules.


Mi-24 is a huge attack aircraft, as well as a small-tonnage passenger carrier (no more than 8 people). The Mi-24 is the first helicopter designed for the Russian Air Force as a warship. It is an analogue of the Western Apache AH-64, however, it is distinguished from this and similar American helicopters by the ability to transport passengers.


AH-2 Rooivalk manufactured by Denel, South Africa. From African Rooivalk is translated as "Red Kestrel". The African Air Force operates 12 AH-2 helicopters. Although this helicopter is similar to the modern one, the Rooivalk is based to some extent on the reverse engineering of the Aerospatiale Puma using the same engines and main rotor.


AH-1W is a twin-engine helicopter based on the AH-1 Cobra air force USA. The Cobra twin family consists of the SeaCobra, AH-1T (an upgraded SeaCobra) and the SuperCobra.


Agusta A129 "Mongoose" - attack helicopter, originally developed and produced by by an Italian company Agusta. It is the first attack helicopter completely designed and manufactured in Western Europe.

The T-129 ATAK is a derivative of the A129 and is being developed by the Turkish Aerospace Industry (TAI) with its main partner AgustaWestland.


Mighty. Flexible. Multitask. The perfect combat helicopter. The Viper is a twin-engine helicopter based on the AH-1W SuperCobra, designed for the US Marine Corps. It has a four-blade supportless composite rotor system, overdrive and new system sight. The AH-1Z is part of the H-1 upgrade plan. Another name for the helicopter is "Zulu Cobra".


The Eurocopter Tiger is a combat helicopter developed by Eurocopter. Known as Tiger in Germany; in Spain and France it is called Tigre. Equipped with two MTR390 engines.


The Mi-28 (NATO codification: Devastator) is a Russian all-weather military tandem two-seat helicopter. Mi-28 cannot perform transport operations, as it is intended only for military operations; it is an optimized version of the Mi-24. It is armed with one cannon in a barbette under the nose and missiles on the outside, resting on the wings.


Ka-50 is a Russian single-seat combat helicopter with a coaxial rotor system of the Kamov Design Bureau. Developed in the 1980s, it began to be used by the Russian Air Force in 1995.

The Ka-50 is designed to be small, fast and agile, which improves its survivability and ability to fly. The minimum weight and size (respectively, maximum speed and mobility) made it unique among single-seat attack helicopters. The Russian-designed Ka-50 "Deceiver" (Hokum) can be armed with 24 Vikhr guided missiles, four pods with 20 unguided rockets, or a combination of the two. The Deceiver is also capable of carrying AA-11/R-73 Archer BB missiles, making it an extremely dangerous threat to other attack helicopters. In addition, it is equipped with a single-barreled gun 2A42 (30mm). The maximum speed of the helicopter is 350 kilometers per hour, the firing radius is 250 kilometers.


The AH-64D Apache Long Bow attack helicopter was the most deployed and most powerful armor-piercing system during the Gulf War. Designed to perform combat missions day or night and in adverse weather conditions, the Apache was designed specifically to meet the stringent requirements of the US Army's Advanced Attack Helicopter plan. Apache is equipped with modern electronic technology and fire control systems. Firepower amazing. The Apache can be loaded with 16 AGM-114 Hellfire rockets, 76 70mm fold-finned air rockets, or a combination of both - in addition to 1,200 30mm rounds from its M230 autocannon.

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Heavy helicopters are being actively created all over the world, however, it is Russia that is invariably the leader in this area, and neither the collapse of Soviet Union, nor the efforts of overseas "colleagues" who tried to squeeze domestic producers out of the market. Aviation expert, military pilot Dmitry Drozdenko talks about the five heaviest helicopters in Russia. One of the members American delegation told the Soviet aircraft designer Mikhail Mil: “I just can’t believe that you Russians have overtaken us in the production of heavy helicopters!” It happened in the distant sixties in France at the international air show Le Bourget. By that time, many leading aircraft manufacturing companies were engaged in the production of rotorcraft, the bosses of which recklessly divided the sales markets. It was believed that the United States would produce at least two-thirds of all helicopters in the world. In line for the rest of the market share were the British, French, Italians and even the Japanese. Our country, as you understand, was not taken into account. As it turned out later, very in vain. Mi-4. Stalin order At the dawn of helicopter aviation, the USSR lagged behind its main geopolitical adversary, the United States. Big bosses did not really believe in rotary-winged vehicles and were skeptical about the possibility of their mass use in the troops. successful landing operation Americans in Korea with the use of Sikorsky S-55 helicopters radically changed the attitude towards them in the USSR. Changed at the highest level. Joseph Stalin demanded to "catch up and overtake" America. Soviet aircraft designers received the order of the leader - to make a transport helicopter in just one year. This process was personally supervised by Lavrenty Beria. The overwhelming task was successfully solved by the design bureau under the leadership of Mikhail Leontievich Mil - in the middle of 1952, the Soviet Mi-4 helicopter took off, the cargo compartment of which could hold 1600 kg of cargo or 12 fully equipped paratroopers. And that was just the beginning. Mi-6. nuclear cab Why were such powerful machines needed? The answer is quite simple: it was a time of missile confrontation, and a heavy transport helicopter was needed to transfer Luna mobile tactical missile systems. A solid-propellant rocket could be equipped with a nuclear warhead, and the giant Soviet helicopter gave the complex unprecedented mobility for those times. Mi-6 in a group with An-12 aircraft became a transport component missile systems. And besides, such equipment gave our troops unprecedented mobility, as it could deliver not only manpower, but also light armored vehicles to almost any place on the map. The Mi-6 became the first mass-produced giant helicopter. He took to the air in 1957, just five years after the Mi-4 took off. It was the world's first mass-produced helicopter with two gas turbine engines with a free turbine. In the future, this arrangement became world-renowned and is now used on almost all modern medium and heavy helicopters.
The Mi-6 was also the first in strength among the helicopters of that time. Helicopter raised - just think about it! - 12 tons in a large cargo compartment and 8 tons on an external sling. The large wings with which it was equipped made it possible to significantly unload the main rotor in level flight, as well as take to the air with a large load, using the “airplane takeoff”. The Mi-6 could reach speeds of up to 320 km/h and had a range of up to 1,000 kilometers. Mi-10. air faucet A little later, the Mi-10 was developed on the basis of the Mi-6. The military purpose of this helicopter was to transport what the Mi-6 could not carry - large-sized elements of missiles, radars and much more. In 1961, this helicopter set a record - it lifted a load of 15 tons to a height of more than 2,000 meters. Mi-10 had unusual view: narrow fuselage, long, almost 4 meters, similar to stilts chassis with a cargo platform fixed between them, and the right struts were 30 centimeters shorter than the left ones. This was done in order for the helicopter to tear off all the landing gear at the same time on takeoff. One of these helicopters was modified specifically to set the record for lifting cargo. This machine lifted 25 tons into the air.
In 1966, his new model, the Mi-10K, was built, on which they tried to take into account the shortcomings of the first modification. The model had short "legs" and was equipped with a special cockpit in which the pilot-operator could control the helicopter, sitting facing the tail and looking directly at the load on the external sling. This made it possible to carry out unique assembly operations using a helicopter.
But the car still had many shortcomings. The military past, increased vibration and some design flaws did not allow the Mi-10 to calmly switch to civil life, and this despite the excellent opportunities and economic effect which gave national economy flying crane. The development of the helicopter continued for several years, and only in 1974 did the Mi-10K go into production. The machine has completed many unique construction operations around the world and has been in operation to this day. AT 12. Strategic "Homer" Another heavy, or rather super-heavy, rotorcraft was the Mi-12, which received the name Homer (“Homer”) by NATO codification. Laterally spaced 35m propellers power plants belonged to the Mi-6 helicopter. In fact, there was one heavy helicopter at the ends of the giant's wings. A heavenly giant with a takeoff weight of 105 tons and a total power of four engines of 26,000 hp. flew surprisingly easily and quietly. There was no strong vibration inherent in large helicopters, which was a real scourge of that time. Incredible for this, and for our time, indicators - the B-12 lifted more than 44 tons to a height of more than two thousand meters. No, and is not expected in the world of a helicopter with similar parameters. The B-12 was supposed to work in pair with the An-22 aircraft, providing the delivery of strategic missiles, so the B-12 can rightly be called the "Strategic Helicopter".
The wings of the helicopter were special - they narrowed as they approached the fuselage. In level flight, the wings created additional lift and at the same time reduced the efficiency of the rotors, slowing down the air flow from them. The narrowing of the wing made it possible to reduce this effect in the area top speed air flow from the propellers and gave 5 additional tons of thrust. A transmission ran inside the wing, which synchronized the propellers, preventing the blades from overlapping, and allowed the helicopter to continue flying if the engine group of one of the sides failed. This design was a great know-how, and it was patented abroad.
But only two cars were built, after which the program was closed. The reason is quite simple - the missiles "lost weight" and began to be placed on railway and wheeled vehicles, mine complexes appeared. The unique rotorcraft became unnecessary for the military, and the B-12 was too expensive for civilian life. Fortunately, both aircraft have been preserved and can be seen at the aviation museum in Monino and at the site of the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant. The invaluable experience gained in the creation of heroic helicopters was not in vain. Mi-26. Raised Chinook The Mi-26, which is still produced today and is the most powerful serial helicopter in the world, became the crowning achievement of the line of these outstanding machines. It may not be able to match the mighty B-12, but its ability to calmly "pull" a weight of 20 tons makes it unsurpassed in the 21st century. In 1982, the crew of test pilot G.V. Alferov on the Mi-26 lifted a cargo weighing 25 tons to a height of 4060 meters. The helicopter holds 14 world records.
Mi-26 is a multifunctional helicopter, without which civil and military aviation. It was this machine that extinguished the reactor in Chernobyl, it was she who fought with natural disasters. With the help of the Mi-26, unique construction and installation operations were carried out in preparation for the Olympics in Sochi, which made it possible to preserve the nature of Krasnaya Polyana. Such a case is indicative. In 2002, our civilian Mi-26s of the Vertikal-T airline provided assistance to the US armed forces. Our helicopter took the downed Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter, the heaviest rotary-wing aircraft, from remote areas of Afghanistan to the American base in Bagram army aviation USA. No other car, including the famous Sikorsky CH-53, was too tough for it. All serial American heavy helicopters have not been able to approach the Mi-26 in their capabilities. What do they have? How are things going with heavy helicopters abroad? The leader in this area is clearly the United States. Currently the most powerful western helicopter Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion, also built according to the classical scheme, lifts only 16 tons into the air, and then on an external sling. The cockpit accommodates 37 fully equipped paratroopers against 70 of our fighters in the Mi-26. The famous "flying car" Chinook also takes about 40 soldiers, 6.3 tons in the cabin and 10.3 on the external sling. Therefore, I do not want to compare them, and so everything is clear.
Sky giants from Russia Our country has amazing, invaluable experience in the field of helicopter construction, and we have no equal in the segment of medium and heavy transport. This experience was acquired for a reason. There were many new and sometimes bold ideas. After all, a variety of layout solutions were worked out. There were successes, there were, like everyone else, failures. The latter did not pass without a trace, because it was thanks to them that our helicopter science went on the right way. I would like to believe that in the future we will see new flying giants from Russia. Text: Dmitry DrozdenkoPhoto: Alexei Ivanov TRC Zvezda / Russian Ministry of Defense / Marina Lystseva / Drozdenko
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