Amodel 1/72 Mil Mi-6

Thank you for the kind words, I like how it turned out

It was a fair amount of work, the parts had some flash, there were some fit problems, the interior pieced needed trimming in order the halves to close.  Thank goodness for superglue and accelerator.    I guess,  the quality would be that of Airfix, Heller or MPM kits, exsept the panel lines are recessed.

The clear parts needed work, especially the nose cone, the side window holes had to be enlarged with a file.  I have always wanted to build a Mi-6 and I am happy with the kit-- it captures the look faithfully.  This is the second model  (the other is  Mi-3 Ambulance) I've build from Amodel and have a few more in the "wings".  They require work but the subjects they cover are worth it.

Borislav

Nice bird Delov! Always like to see nicly builded russian bird. This one truly represents the hugest helicopter at least in Russian Army.

I heared that A Model kits require a lot of work because of fit problems but you are right - they worth it! Besides there is not much choice if you really wanna make Mi-6 in 1/72 )))))))))))))

Andy

Check this out!!! Mi-6 carrying Chinook)))))))

It is a HUGE helicopter!

Andy

You might want to check again.

That is an Mi-26 not an Mi-6 slingloading the '47. Mi-26 is somewhat bigger.

Ooops! Sorry)))))))))

You are right - its Mi-26

BTW Mi-6 is bigger then Mi-26

length of Mi-6 is 41.74 m  and main rotor diameter is 45 m  against 33.7m and  32 m on Mi-26

Strictly speaking you are correct in that the diminsons of the rotor system are larger. The MI-6 does have a larger rotor diameter but it is equipped with 6 blades rather than 8 as found on the Mi-26, also it cannot lift as much externally and the internal payload capacity is less. The Mi-26 will has significantly more room internally than the Mi-6 as well.

Also, consider the shaft horsepower available for each engine (I suspect, like most helicopters both aircraft are limited by the installed transmissions/gearboxes). When you conisder that the Avco-Lycoming T-55 series of engines  on CH-47Cs were rated at 3350 SHP and the engines on CH-47D were rated at 3750, even the CH-53E, with 3 engines  rated at 4380 SHP each, is still puny in comparison towhat the Russians have developed.  

 Mil Mi-6 Hook
This big transport, the first turbine powered helo of the Soviet Union, was not only for a long time the largest helicopter of the world, it was also the fastest. More than 800 units of this model, which can carry up to 70 troops, were built

Rotor diameter: 35 m
Length: 41 m
Height: 9.8 m
Weight: 27240 Kg. - Max: 42500
Engine: 2 Soloviev D-25V of 5500 hp each
Speed: 300 km/h
Range: 620 km
Service Ceiling: 4500 m

Mil Mi-26 Halo
First flight on December 14, 1977, the replacement of the Mi-6 Hook , is the biggest operational Helicopter of the World. Can carry up to 90 troops, a similar capacity of a Lockheed C-130 Hercules and it was the first to operate successfully with an 8 blades main rotor. Variants include:

Rotor diameter: 32 m
Disc Area: 804 m2
Length: 40 m
Height: 8.15 m
Weight: 28200 kg - Max: 56000

Engine: 2 Ioatarev D-136 of
11400 hp each
Speed: Max: 295 km/h
Range: 800 km
Service Ceiling: 4600 m