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The Mil Mi-26 is the world’s largest and most powerful serially produced helicopter, designed and manufactured by the Soviet Union’s Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant. First introduced in the late 1970s, it was developed to meet the demanding needs of heavy cargo transport in both military and civilian operations.
Renowned for its exceptional lifting capacity, the Mi-26 is capable of carrying payloads of up to 20 tons, including vehicles, equipment, or large groups of personnel. Its advanced rotor system and twin-engine configuration enable reliable performance even in harsh and remote environments.
Today, the Mi-26 remains in service in several countries, where it continues to play a crucial role in logistics, disaster relief, firefighting, and infrastructure support, reflecting its enduring engineering significance and operational versatility.