| Technical data | |
|---|---|
| Type | Mi-34 |
| Function | Light multirole helicopter |
| Year | 1986 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engines | 1*325/370hp M-14V-26V |
| Rotor diameter | 10.0m |
| Length | 8.7m |
| Length with rotor | 11.4m |
| Empty weight | ?kg |
| Loaded weight | ?kg |
| Cruise Speed | 175km/h |
| Maximum Speed | 210km/h |
| Maximum Range | 450km |
| Operational Range | 360km |
| Range with maximum load | 180km |
| Cruise Ceiling | 4500m |
| Hover Ceiling | 1500m |
| Climb | |
| Rate at 0m | 7.4m/sec |
| Payload | |
| Fuel | ?kg |
| Seats | 2 |
| Cargo | 240kg |
Mi-34 'Hermit' by Mil
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The Soviet Union displayed its new Mil Mi-34 training and aerobatic competition helicopter at Air/Space America '88. Although previously not intended for international sale, strong world interest has changed Soviet minds.
As a result, multirole light helicopter Mi-34S was developed for international and internal markets. It can carry 3 passengers or 240kg of payload. It may be used as:
- Light transport helicopter
- Highway patrol (since 1994 in service with Moscow Road Police)
- Environment monitoring
- Emergency search/rescue
- Pipe/Power line control
- Pilot training
Mi-34S has extensively glazed cockpit and retains aerobatic capabilities of original Mi-34. It is the only civil helicopter in the world capable to 3g maneuvering, performing rolls and loops, allows autorotation landing with engine off. Mi-34S is equipped with the 'Black Box' flight recorder.
Mi-34 helicopters may be delivered to dislocation are by heavy transport aircraft and be ready for operation in 15-20min.
In 1993 the Mil MVZ together with several other related enterprises created joint venture 'Light helicopters Mi', directed to build, service and train pilots for Mil light helicopters.
| Predecessors | Modifications | |
|---|---|---|
| - | Mi-34V - with two VAZ-430 220hp engines | Mi-34S |
| References | Links |
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