World's biggest chopper

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UTSKY

 

This thing is a monster air machine

 

The world's largest helicopter. It is to be used for taking mining equipment and cargo out to a new mine called Galore Creek. It is owned by a Russian company and it is called the Utsky. Apparently this chopper's wash will pick up and fling rocks, up to 12 inches in diameter, around like leaves.

 

Some stats:

 

- Russian crew of 6,

 

2 Pilots,

 

1 Navigator,

 

2 Engineers [mechanics]

 

1 cargo person

 

- a semi-trailer will fit in it.

 

- carries 75 troops

 

- uses 2000 litres of fuel per hour

 

- 580 km range

 

- costs $30,000/hr to rent

 

- 40 metres long

 

- 8 blades about 2 feet wide

 

This makes a 'Sky Crane' look like a mosquito by comparison.

 

 

 

[Guest airsick]

It isn't that big really. They are trying to trick us by using children in the photo.

 

 

[Guest Crezzi]

The world's largest helicopter.

Apparently not - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_Mi-12

 

Cheers

 

John

 

 

[ab0767]

The Mi-12 is not in production, only 3 made one crashed 2 left. Ian is right in that it is the largest you can buy ( for God knows how much) or rent

 

 

[Seal]

All this and it flies too:

 

YouTube - Mi-26 2006

 

This looks like a Russian demo film complete with epic soundtrack

 

YouTube - Mil Mi-26 T "Halo"

 

And more than you ever wanted to know about an Mi 26.

 

http://www.aviastar.org/helicopters_eng/mi-26.php

 

 

[Bidgee]

I've done plenty of hours in the jump seat of an Mi-8 in some remote parts of Russia as a fishing guide. And I thought it was a big chopper. Capable of about 40 POB but only a baby compared to the Mi-12.

 

I used to praise the Lord every time we landed in one piece. I dont think they have the same airworthiness standards in that part of the world.

 

Scott

 

 

[Guest Rocko]

But can it be registered with the RAA under part 103?

 

 

[Guest Marius Grobler]

But can it be registered with the RAA under part 103?

Sure mate...you just need to lose the fuselage, tail and tail rotor, undercarriage and 7 of the 8 blades:laugh:

 

 

[jetjr]

Big chopper

 

Look at the rego! It is RA registered!!

 

JR:laugh:

 

 

[Admin]

Look at the rego! It is RA registered!!JR:laugh:

 

 

[Smokey]

This looks like a Russian demo film complete with epic soundtrackhttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=MKpMEzPBH5o&feature=related

Am I the only one to notice the flag at 6min5sec ?

 

BTW Does anyone know what the piece of music is on this video, it's the same one used at the beginning of 'The Hunt For Red October' ?

 

 

[slartibartfast]

Am I the only one to notice the flag at 6min5sec ?BTW Does anyone know what the piece of music is on this video, it's the same one used at the beginning of 'The Hunt For Red October' ?

Hymn to Red October

 

Wikipedia here.

 

 

[Seal]

Am I the only one to notice the flag at 6min5sec ?

Nope, but I can´t figure out what it is doing there. I think one of these has been out here setting up ski lift towers so could be related to that. Just a guess.