Heavy transport helicopter
Mission and primary tasks
The Mi-26T/Mi-26T2 heavy transport helicopter is designed to transport self-propelled (wheeled and tracked) and non-self-propelled equipment, bulky cargo both in the cargo cabin and externally, as well as carry personnel and evacuate the sick and the wounded.
The helicopter can be used in various versions: transport, troop-carrying, tanker, fire-fighting, and ambulance.
The Mi-26T2 is an upgraded version of the Mi-26T equipped with more advanced avionics equipment.