The Mi-2 is a multipurpose helicopter with two gas turbine engines. Serial production began in 1965 at the Polish helicopter plant Swidnik. Over the entire production period of this model, more than 5,500 machines were produced.
The helicopter's body is compact and lightweight, thanks to which the Mi-2 has good payload capacity and high flight speed.
In various modifications, the Mi-2 can transport, assist agriculture, serve polar explorers, search, patrol and rescue, conduct reconnaissance from ships, and even participate in combat operations on the front lines.
The Mi-2 became famous thanks to the Soviet film "Mimino." The main character, Vakhtang Kikabidze, then uttered the famous quote: "It's not a helicopter, it's a butterfly."
Mi-2 Flight Performance Characteristics:
- Engines — GTD-350
- Takeoff power — 2x400 ehp
- Main rotor diameter — 14.5 m
- Helicopter length with rotating rotors — 17.42 m
- Empty helicopter weight — 2350 kg
- Maximum commercial load — 1000 kg in the fuselage, 800 kg on external sling
- Number of passengers — 8 people
- Fuel capacity: main tanks — 1076 l
- Maximum speed near the ground — 210 km/h, cruising speed — 190 km/h
- Flight range: practical — 355 km, ferry — 620 km
- Crew — one person
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