MIL Mi-26 A RUSSIAN GIANT

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The Mil Mi-26 is the world’s largest helicopter. It can work in the icy wastes of Siberia, the heat of Africa, and is on duty around the world. It can even pick up a Chinook. Alexander Mladenov reports.

Developing the heavy-lift Mi-26 is among Russia’s greatest aviation industry achievements.

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