Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant
Mi-38
The Mil Mi‑38 is a modern, twin‑engine transport helicopter developed by the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant in Russia. Its design began in the early 1990s as a replacement for the aging Mi‑8 and Mi‑17 families, but financial constraints delayed the program until the early 2000s, when renewed state support allowed flight testing to resume. The prototype first lifted off in 2003 and the type received Russian certification in 2015, followed by a series of export certifications.
Key features include a spacious 19‑meter‑long fuselage, a maximum take‑off weight of 13 t, and two Ukrainian‑built Turbomeca‑type engines delivering 1 800 kW each. Advanced avionics, a glass cockpit, and fly‑by‑wire flight controls give the Mi‑38 superior handling and reduced crew workload. It can carry up to 29 passengers, 4 700 kg of cargo, or be equipped for SAR, medevac, and firefighting missions, thanks to interchangeable mission modules and a rear cargo ramp.
The Mi‑38’s significance lies in its role as a versatile, high‑performance workhorse for both civil and military operators, bridging the gap between medium‑lift helicopters and larger heavy‑lift platforms. Its modern systems and payload capacity have opened new markets for Russian rotorcraft in the 21st‑century global aviation arena.
Key features include a spacious 19‑meter‑long fuselage, a maximum take‑off weight of 13 t, and two Ukrainian‑built Turbomeca‑type engines delivering 1 800 kW each. Advanced avionics, a glass cockpit, and fly‑by‑wire flight controls give the Mi‑38 superior handling and reduced crew workload. It can carry up to 29 passengers, 4 700 kg of cargo, or be equipped for SAR, medevac, and firefighting missions, thanks to interchangeable mission modules and a rear cargo ramp.
The Mi‑38’s significance lies in its role as a versatile, high‑performance workhorse for both civil and military operators, bridging the gap between medium‑lift helicopters and larger heavy‑lift platforms. Its modern systems and payload capacity have opened new markets for Russian rotorcraft in the 21st‑century global aviation arena.
Classification
Performance
- Range
- 1300 kilometre
Production & History
- Units Produced
- 4
- First Flight
- 2003
Design & Classification
- Manufacturer
- Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant
- Developer
- Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant
- Wikidata ID
- Q1324759