The Mil Mi-54 was a projected twin-turbine civil utility helicopter, first announced in 1992, intended to replace the Mi-2 and the Mi-8 helicopters. It was planned to use two 574 kW Saturn/Lyulka AL-32 turboshaft engines, four-bladed main and tail rotors, and fixed tricycle-type landing gear with one nosewheel and two rear wheels on sponsons.[1]

Mi-54
Mil Mi-54 mock up at MAKS 2007 Airshow
Role Civil Utility helicopter
National origin Russia
Manufacturer Mil

Specifications

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General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Capacity: 10-12 passengers
  • Length: 13.113 m (43 ft 0 in)
  • Height: 4.8 m (15 ft 9 in)
  • Empty weight: 3,000 kg (6,614 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 4,700 kg (10,362 lb) with external cargo on the sling, 4,500 kg (9920,802 lb) with internal cargo
  • Powerplant: 2 × Saturn/Lyulka AL-32 turboshaft engines, 575 kW (771 shp) each
  • Main rotor diameter: 13.5 m (44 ft 3 in)
  • Main rotor area: 143.16 m2 (1,541.0 sq ft)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 280 km/h (170 mph, 150 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 260 km/h (160 mph, 140 kn)
  • Range: 600 km (370 mi, 320 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 5,500 m (18,000 ft)

References

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  1. ^ "Mil Moscow Mi-54 Multirole Transport Helicopter - Aerospace Technology". www.aerospace-technology.com. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
  2. ^ "Mil Moscow Mi-54 Multirole Transport Helicopter - Aerospace Technology". www.aerospace-technology.com. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
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