Mil Mi-26

	The Mi-26, designated 'Halo' by NATO, is designed for cargo shipment with a maximum payload of 20,000 kg.  The military-transport aircraft has 10 fuel tanks and can be equipped with seats for up to 82 passengers.  Capable of flight in any weather, it is currently known as the largest helicopter in production.
	Attribution Attribution	Overview Parent type Mi-26 Variant *No Variant assigned Design authority MVZ Mil Primary manufacturer MVZ Mil Key Characteristics Operational status Operational Max gross weight (ground)   297 56,000 n/a 56,000 n/a Crew 5-6 Seating arrangement Other Configuration VTOL type Helicopter Compound type None Lift configuration Single main rotor Control device type Tail rotor Features Number of engines 2 Number of propulsors 0 Number of lift devices 1 Number of control devices 1 Milestones associated with the Mil Mi-26 1977 First flight of the Mil Mi-26 2009 Mil Mi-26 establishes payload/altitude record

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