The tallest helicopter in the world is the Mil Mi-26.
Mil Mi-26: The World's Tallest Helicopter
The Mil Mi-26 is not only the largest and most powerful helicopter ever to go into series production, it also holds the record for being the tallest.
Key Specifications of the Mil Mi-26:
| Feature | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Height | 8.145 m (26 ft 9 in) |
| Length | 40.025 m (131 ft 4 in) |
| Crew | 5 (2 pilots, 1 navigator, 1 flight engineer, 1 flight technician) |
| Empty Weight | 28,200 kg (62,170 lb) |
| Gross Weight | 49,600 kg (109,349 lb) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 56,000 kg (123,459 lb) |
Notable Features:
- Large Size: The Mi-26's sheer size is its defining characteristic, making it ideal for heavy-lift operations.
- Heavy Lift Capability: It can lift extremely heavy loads, including other helicopters.
- Military and Civilian Uses: This helicopter is used for both military and civilian operations, such as transporting large equipment, disaster relief, and construction.
- High Power: It has two powerful turboshaft engines providing the lift needed to operate.
The Mi-26's impressive height of 8.145 meters or 26 feet 9 inches, coupled with its massive size, firmly establishes it as the tallest helicopter in the world.
