Heavy transport Helicopter Mil V-12 “Homer” (1967)

In 1965 the Mil Design Office was assigned the mission of developing a helicopter for airlifting not less than 30.000 kg load. That is why the V-12 (also well known as Mi-12, NATO classification “Homer”) became the first and the only two - rotor transverse scheme helicopter in the Mil Design Office. Both rotors, 35 min diameter each, were installed on the wingtips. There are also installed two D-25 VF Solovyov gas turbine engines, 6,500 hp each. The ground-based tests begun in June 1967 revealed the helicopter resonant vibrations which were soon eliminated. The flying tests were performed by test - pilot V.Koloshenko.

More photos of this helicopter: Heavy Transport Helicopter Mil V-12 Under Snowfall (Side View).

Technical Features:

• Design Bureau:................... M. Mil OKB
• Engines:
  • GTD V-25VF........................4
  • Engine power :..................4780 kW (6500 h.p.)
• Crew:.............................6
• Take-off weight:.........102000 kg
• Range:...........................440 km
• Max. speed:....................260 km/h
• Ceiling:...........................3500 m
• Raising Load:...............25000 kg

Photo #124 taken on June 06, 2013 during countryside tour to the Central Air Force Museum in Monino with my Dear Client from Brazil, Marcelo Ramos.