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Mi-38
IOC: 2012
Origin:Russia
Contractor/s:
Kazan Helicopters, Mil Helicopter
Description:
MIL Mi-38 is a multipurpose helicopter suitable for transportation of cargo and/or passengers, VIP transport with high comfort luxury cabin, search and rescue missions, medical evacuation and geological prospecting. It is being designed for operation in extreme climate from hot tropic (60 Celsius) to artic conditions (-50 Celsius). Mi-38 responds to a conventional helicopter layout featuring a six-bladed main rotor and a tail rotor both leverage the Mi-28 design implemented by MIL. Its airframe also incorporates composites and modular architecture allowing for faster maintenance compared to Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters. According to MIL, Mi-38 servicing and maintenance time will average less than half the time required on the Mi-8 aircraft.
Mi-38 medium multipurpose helicopter is being marketed by MIL as the most foreseeable replacement for Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters as well as heavier Mi-6s and Mi-10s. Inside its spacious cargo cabin (8.7x2.34x1.82 meters) a single Mi-38 can transport a 5(6)-ton payload or a 7-ton payload using an externally using a hook. The passenger variant offers 30-seat including toilet, buffet and luggage compartment. In the medical evacuation role the Mi-38 provides room for up to 16 stretchers. Mi-38 loading/offloading of payload and/or personnel can be executed quickly through a rear cargo door or a wide right lateral door. The advanced avionics allow a single pilot to operate the aircraft while there is no need for a flight engineer.
Pratt & Whitney Canada will provide two PW127T/S engines that will power this aircraft. MIL engine arrangement reduces cabin noise and improves survivability during emergency landings. Each PW127 is rated at approximately 2,500-shp at takeoff. The internal fuel tanks (3,055 kg) provide a maximum range of 885 kilometers or 1,300 kilometers with auxiliary fuel tanks. With a top speed of 300 kph, and a cruise speed of 275 kph, the service ceiling for the Mi-38 is 5,100 meters or 2,800 meters out of ground effect. In the event of a grace failure an emergency system allows to execute landings at sea.
Thales along with ZAO Transas are developing the full avionic systems to be installed on the Mi-38 helicopter (the agreement was signed in May 2006). The cockpit's five color multipurpose displays will be among the equipment furnished by Thales. Other advancement introduced on a Russian made helicopter are an integrated navigation and management system, electronic autopilot, digital engine control, night flight capability, digital measurement of weight, etc.
Russian Federal Authorities are providing support to this program whose development has been deemed as a priority in the 2002-2015 timeframe. The maiden flight occurred on December 22, 2003, and was shown to the public during MASKS (Moscow AirShow) 2005. The first Mi-38 multipurpose helicopter is expected to be declared operational by 2008. Russian, European and American certification is expected to be awarded in 2009. Besides it has been designed for the domestic market, MIL Helicopter foresees great chances in the international market for its Mi-38 aircraft.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 2, Passengers 30
Dimensions: Height 7.0 m, Length 20.0 m, Main Rotor Diameter 21.1 m, Width 4.5 m
Weights: Max Weight 15,600 kg (34,392 lb), Payload 7,000 kg (15,432 lb)
Performance: Ceiling 5,100 m (16,732 ft), Cruise Speed 76 mps (275 kph), Max Range 1,300 km (702 nm), Min Range 885 km (478 nm), Top Speed 83 mps (300 kph)
Power: Power 5,000 shp
Other: Main Rotor Blades 6, Number of Engines 2
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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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