Admin Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest airsick Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 It isn't that big really. They are trying to trick us by using children in the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crezzi Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 The world's largest helicopter. Apparently not - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_Mi-12 Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab0767 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seal Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bidgee Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rocko Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 But can it be registered with the RAA under part 103? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marius Grobler Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetjr Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Big chopper Look at the rego! It is RA registered!! JR:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 Look at the rego! It is RA registered!!JR:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 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' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seal Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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